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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty Caused By Black Mold

I My name is Garry Byng, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. I have Black mold in the laundry room, on the ceiling for about 5 years. When it rains which is often, sometimes water runs down the wall and on the floor. Anyhow, the Black mold has moved to the kitchen ceiling also. My son, Sebastian has very bad respiratory problems, he s seven years old. And I have bad breathing problems as well. I have complained to my landlord about the problem, several times. The last time he came in with a can of white paint, and painted the ceiling, and said, there you go fixed! I couldn t believe it! HELP, PLEASE, THANK YOU. Garry Byng
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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I completely understand your concern
Molds are various types of fungi that grow in filaments and reproduce by forming spores.
Mold may grow indoors or outdoors and thrives in damp, warm, and humid environments.
Molds produce irritating substances that may act as allergy-causing substances (allergens) in sensitive individuals
asthma attacks may be caused by mold or mold spores in people who have asthma and are allergic to mold.
black mould can be removed by decreasing the moisture.
Leaks in plumbing or other structures that lead to moisture buildup should be identified and repaired.
Areas of leakage and water damage in the home should be cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours.
Use of an air conditioner or air dehumidifier during humid seasons can help reduce the potential for moisture buildup.
Avoid the use of carpets in humid basements and bathrooms.
Using fans and maintaining good ventilation in the home can also help prevent or control dampness.
Mold inhibitor products can be added to household paints.
Keep indoor humidity low (ideally between 30%-40%
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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty Caused By Black Mold

thanks for your question I completely understand your concern Molds are various types of fungi that grow in filaments and reproduce by forming spores. Mold may grow indoors or outdoors and thrives in damp, warm, and humid environments. Molds produce irritating substances that may act as allergy-causing substances (allergens) in sensitive individuals asthma attacks may be caused by mold or mold spores in people who have asthma and are allergic to mold. black mould can be removed by decreasing the moisture. Leaks in plumbing or other structures that lead to moisture buildup should be identified and repaired. Areas of leakage and water damage in the home should be cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours. Use of an air conditioner or air dehumidifier during humid seasons can help reduce the potential for moisture buildup. Avoid the use of carpets in humid basements and bathrooms. Using fans and maintaining good ventilation in the home can also help prevent or control dampness. Mold inhibitor products can be added to household paints. Keep indoor humidity low (ideally between 30%-40% thanks feel free to aak more questions may gid bless you with good health