Molds are living organisms which are a part of the fungi kingdom and they feed and grow upon the dead and decaying matter of the society to meet their needs. Molds are essential for the society when outdoors because they act as decomposers which are necessary in any kind of environment but inside a house the molds can cause various problems to humans and hence are highly advisable against. The molds do not just begin to grow somewhere on their own, their growth on new places is supported by spores which are released by them in the environment.
These spores are very dangerous to humans and can cause allergic reactions such as reddening of eyes, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, whooping, headaches, symptoms resembling those of flu etc. these allergic reactions are caused as a measure taken by the body when it fails to recognize these molds as a part of their own. Apart from allergic reactions, molds can cause various infections which might lead to severe damage to internal organs and even death in many cases. This happens when a person breathes in or ingests spores and these spores begin to form molds inside the body of the person. Although people with lesser immunity or people in their old age are more susceptible to these infections these infections can be cause to anyone if present under moldy conditions for a long period of time.
Apart from the infections, molds can cause various mental and neurological problems as well. Around 16 species of molds have been recognized as toxic to humans, these species can be found in any common household. These toxic molds release a substance called mycotoxins which are toxic to human body and can cause very serious injuries to the humans. These molds can easily lead to the death of a healthy person if ignored for long.
Thus, it is in your best interest to stop ignoring that moldy smell and call this agency for help immediately. The experts and professionals will reach you within no time and perform a mold test on your house. This mold test will determine all the locations in the house where mold is present even if in small amounts and will also determine the species of the molds and consequently a way to fight with them and eradicate them from the hosue.
