Avoiding Mold

For some people, exposure to mold can cause a variety of problems: nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, or wheezing. For people with mold allergies, more severe problems such as fever and shortness of breath may occur. Mold is even more serious for people with chronic illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease. Those with chronic illnesses may develop mold infections in their lungs. 

Here are a few things you can do decrease your risk of exposure to mold:

• Keep the humidity level in the house below 50%.

• Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months.

• Be sure the home has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans in kitchen and bathrooms.

• Add mold inhibitors to paints before application.

• Clean bathrooms with mold killing products.

• Do not carpet bathrooms and basements.

• Remove or replace previously soaked carpets and upholstery.

Source: Centers For Disease Control

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