The Damaging Effects of Water and Mold Damage on Your Children's Health

Many countries of the world have observed a steep increase in the number of children who are affected by reactive airways diseases. A person is said to suffer from asthma or a reactive airways disease when the airflow starts varying as well as the sensitivity of the airways starts increasing. A person may develop any of these diseases when he/she is exposed to a specific allergic substance (allergen) for even a short period of time. Such diseases may prove to be fatal in many extreme cases. At times a person may get exposed to different kinds of irritating agents. The exposure to such agents for a long period of time may result in inflammation of the airways even when an allergen is absent.

Various environmental agents can result in the development of asthma among children. The various environmental agents which are responsible for increasing the occurrence of asthma among children are allergens, cat dander, outdoor and indoor air pollution, cooking fumes and infections. Mold growth in damp buildings may increase the risk of occurrence of such kinds of diseases. Different countries have performed various investigations in order to determine the effects of mold growth in damp buildings on children. It has been found from these investigations that the presence of mold in the homes of people results in an aggravation in the condition of the children who suffer from asthma.

The relationship between dampness and objective measures of lung functions has also been derived from various investigations. These diseases are characterized by the presence of airways symptoms and various other symptoms such as fatigue, headache and symptoms from the central nervous system. Prolonged exposure to dampness may increase the risk of getting inflicted with hemorrhagic pneumonia and death among many infants. These effects may have serious as well as fatal consequences on the small children. The immune systems of children undergo development from birth to adolescence. The development of the immune system can take place only when the antigens and inflammatory agents perform physiological as well as natural stimulation. If this development process gets obstructed midway, a child may develop abnormal reactions against the antigens and inflammatory agents present in the environment.

Not many people around the world are aware of the adverse effects of mold growth on children's health. Even the health authorities in various countries are unaware of such adverse effects. The physicians may find it difficult to treat the patients as they dont possess any knowledge about these adverse effects. The best cure is prevention, for that reason if you suspect that you have mold in your home or place of work you should contact a mold removal specialist immediately. Only a mold removal specialist will have the training and tools to remove mold effectively and completely resulting in a healthier environment for you and your family.

Daniel Camara is the owner of PuroClean Home Rescue, a restoration and mitigiation company that specializes in Water Damage, Fire Damage, Mold and Odor Removal. Puroclean is one of the largest property mitigation and restoration professional service firms in the country. With nearly 300 offices across the U.S., we respond to all emergencies immediately.

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