Water damage due to storms and flooding do more than structural damage. The aftereffects can be just as damaging as the initial disaster. Mold is{"id":425,"date":"2014-01-13T16:07:53","date_gmt":"2014-01-13T16:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"\"https:\/\/www.hhenvironmental.com\/articles\/?p=425"},"modified":"2014-01-13T16:08:25","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T16:08:25","slug":"is-it-a-cold-or-is-it-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hhenvironmental.com\/articles\/is-it-a-cold-or-is-it-mold","title":{"rendered":"Is It A Cold Or Is It Mold?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"winterDuring the winter, being sealed up inside also means that you are also sealed in with any mold that may exist in your home. Damp basements, bathrooms and closets can all harbor mildew and mold.\u00a0 When you are indoors for the cold season with the windows closed and the heat running, your exposure to allergens will spike.<\/p>\n

If you suffer from continual coughing, runny nose, irritated throat or eyes — these are all signs of mold allergy. Common heath-related symptoms from mold exposure are very similar to common seasonal colds or flu. Symptoms can include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Allergies symptoms
\n\u2022 Coughing and bronchitis symptoms
\n\u2022 Headaches
\n\u2022 Sinus congestion
\n\u2022 Flu-like symptoms<\/p>\n

During the holidays, even your Christmas tree may cause mold problems<\/a> in your home.<\/p>\n

Mold spores can grow on just about anything, including carpet<\/a>, wood and sheet rock. It\u2019s a lot easier to keep mold from growing in your home than it is to suffer the ongoing health effects later. Here are a few tips to keeping the moisture and mold from appearing.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Control the humidity level of your basement or lower floor with a dehumidifier<\/a>.
\n\u2022 Check your home plumbing. Any existing leaks should be repaired.
\n\u2022 Check your HVAC unit drip pan for water. Empty it if necessary; don’t let it sit.
\n\u2022 Insulate the walls to any rooms or areas that are prone to excessive humidity.
\n\u2022 Moisture or wet spots in your basement, bath or anywhere in your home should be cleaned up immediately. If water or moisture keeps coming back, check for the source.
\n\u2022 Make sure there are no cracks or other structural damage to your home’s foundation.
\n\u2022 Make sure your gutters are clear and deliver water far away from your home.<\/p>\n

Those suffering from asthma or allergy, small children, infants, the elderly and people suffering with existing health problems are more susceptible to health problems related to winter mold. Mold allergies can even trigger asthma attacks. If you have symptoms, see an allergist for testing to diagnose mold allergy.<\/p>\n

So if you suffer from recurring seasonal illness, ask yourself – “Is it the cold, or could it be mold?<\/em>”<\/p>\n

H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting provides mold inspection and removal services in New York<\/a>, New York City<\/a>, New Jersey<\/a>, Connecticut<\/a>, Pennsylvania<\/a>, and Massachusetts<\/a>. Call us today\u00a0 at 845-707-0265 for more information and a free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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