Borana Ltd -Mould Removal Specialist

“In many EU countries, 20–30% of households have problems with dampness. Strong evidence indicates that this is a risk to health. In damp conditions, hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi grow indoors and emit spores, cell fragments and chemicals into the air. Exposure to these contaminants is associated with the incidence or worsening of respiratory symptoms, allergies, asthma and immunological reactions. Children are particularly susceptible. According to recent evidence, 13% of childhood asthma in developed countries in the WHO European Region could be attributable to damp housing.”

WHO guidelines on indoor air quality: dampness and mould. Copenhagen

People are exposed to mould every day, both indoors and outdoors. Many people will never experience health effects associated with mould, but some people are sensitive to moulds.People with mould allergies may have more severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung disease may get serious infections in their lungs when they are exposed to mould.

How can mould affect children’s health?

Since mould is everywhere, everyone is exposed to some mould everyday. However, infants and young children are among those most at risk for a mould-related reaction. When mould spores are inhaled, they can cause or trigger mould allergies, asthma and respiratory problems. You can also get exposed to mould through skin contact.

Allergic reactions and asthma attacks are the most frequent problems associated with exposure to mould. However, mould exposures can also cause the following symptoms:

• wheezing
• difficulties breathing
• sore or watery eyes
• throat irritation
• dry cough
• skin irritation
• headaches
• fever
• fatigue

Health Effects

Although not all moulds are bad, moulds and fungi can have serious health effects on certain people to varying degrees. The number and nature of these effects are far from certain, however those sensitive can be affected by some of the following:

• Nasal and sinus congestion
• Sore throat and hacking cough
• Headaches, rashes and eye irritations
• Aches and pains
• Diarrhoea, Fever
• Immune suppression
• Loss of cognitive memory
• Chronic Fatigue
• Ring worm, athletes foot, thrush

IF YOU SUSPECT MOULD IS CAUSING ADVERSE HEALTH PROBLEMS, GET RID OF IT
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