There can be many harmful effects of being exposed to harmful agents that are present in your home. At an average, we spend about 14-16 hours in our home, kids and senior citizens may spend more. Poorly ventilated and damp structures are often responsible for mould accumulation. When people living in such buildings inhale the spores or fragments of the mould, it causes chest congestion, wheezing, coughing, throat irritation and tightness in the chest.
When one is exposed to enhanced levels of indoor dampness for a prolonged period, it can cause health issues like asthma and affect the functioning of lungs. Those who suffer from asthma and related allergies can feel more severe symptoms if they are exposed to similar conditions. By engaging professionals providing Waterproofing solutions, it is possible to eliminate household mould and ensure that the health of all family members is safeguarded.
The World Health Organization attributes a large percentage of childhood asthma to being exposed to mould and indoor dampness. People living in damp conditions and mouldy homes are prone to depression which can lead to many respiratory diseases.
Who are at risk?
It is commonly assumed that the main reason behind the above mentioned health problems is mould, but the fact remains that it is difficult to measure the levels of indoor mould and our exposure to it. Homes in colder climates need to have adequate heating facilities, insulation and ventilation and in the absence of the same, it could give rise to household mould. Occurrence of floods, storms and heavy rainfall could lead to increase problems related to
dampness.
Homes that are plagued with mould problems need to ensure that the home is properly insulated so that condensation and air humidity can be controlled as much as possible. Proper ventilation can tackle this problem to a great extent, especially areas like bathrooms, kitchen and washing areas should be properly ventilated.
Make periodic inspection of your home, interior and exterior both, to understand leakage prone areas so it can be tackled quickly and effectively. Where leakage and seepage is noticed, it is best to approach Wall Leakage Solutions providers to take care of the problem before it gets out of hand. Leakages can not only damage the structure of the home but can play havoc with the health of the residents.
