Mold can cause respiratory disease

Fungal spores can cause respiratory infections leading to cough, respiratory infections, shortness of breath, fatigue, sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies .

The weather is an ideal environment for bacteria and mold to thrive. Mold can occur in open areas such as walls, ceilings, floors, restrooms, around showers or bathtubs . Not all molds are poisonous. These types of black or showy colors are very toxic.

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Mold can be dangerous to human health

Accordingly, mold creates spores. These spores are as small as tiny dust particles floating in the air. These mold spores can cause adverse effects on human health.

Mushrooms grow very quickly if conditions are good but can also form after years of prolongation. Normally, the immune system will detect mold germs when they are spores and will remove them through coughing or sneezing. But in some people with a weak immune system, it does not detect the entry of fungal spores into the body. So they get deep inside, germinate in the lungs and cause inflammation.

People who are susceptible to health by indoor molds are children, babies, the elderly and people with poor health. Symptoms of mold infection include coughing, frequent tiredness, irritated eyes and throat, headaches, and skin becoming sensitive or nauseous. In addition, fungal spores also cause respiratory infections leading to cough, respiratory infections, dyspnea, fatigue, sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies .

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Infants are very susceptible to health effects by molds.(Photo: NP)

The best way to prevent mold is to open every day, use fans and dehumidifiers to clean high-risk areas such as floors, cracked walls, windows . When white mold is time The best point to destroy it. You can also use a biocide solution - a fungicide - to treat these mold areas. Be careful because these chemicals may also be harmful to health.

You can also clean black mold in the bathroom or kitchen with fungicides purchased at garden supplies. Should dilute this substance before use.

In addition, another effective way to prevent mold is to use bio-wall tiles or mold-proof foam. Besides decorative uses, enhancing the aesthetics of living space, this product also has good moisture resistance. You can also increase the resistance to mold on the wall surface by using antibacterial silicon at the seams.