The question of the health concerns of mold has long been discussed. As a fungus that grows rapidly in warm and moist conditions, environments all too common within our doors, mold is a menace most of us are aware of. At least ten percent of the population is actually allergic to mold, but did you know that the presence of mold may cause children to develop other allergies later in life?
A recent study at the University of Cincinnati reveals that, “babies exposed to high levels of certain types of household molds have an increased chance of developing multiple allergies later in life.”
Yikes!
Most parents are aware that asthma and mold are a dangerous combination. Yet research also points to the fact that twice as many children with asthma live in a home with visible mold and a history of water damage, compared to those living in environments not contaminated by mold. As mold ranks as one of the most severe triggers in kids with asthma, this makes it all the more imperative that we keep homes safe from the harmful effects of mold spores.
For more information about how how to recognize mold or where it might be hiding in your home, contact Advanced Recovery Corporation. We have trained professionals and the proper equipment to safely remove contaminated water and mold spores from your home.
