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Alva Mold spores can easily be breathed into the lungs

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

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Alva Mold spores can easily be breathed into the lungs

Alva Mold spores can easily be breathed into the lungs. Exposure to mold can cause cold-like symptoms and can trigger asthma attacks. It is not safe to live in a Alva home with high levels of mold in the air. Lengthy or repeated exposure to high levels of mold can also be harmful to health and may cause development of an allergy to mold. Allergic reaction to mold spores can occur even when the Alva mold is dead. Alva Mold must be removed to be safe.

Exposure to Alva mold should be minimized for all people but especially children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with respiratory problems. If you can smell a musty odor or see mold you should have a Alva Mold Professional assess the problem and propose removal and cleaning of surfaces and the air to prevent risk to your health.

Alva Mold grows on organic matter. It will grow on paper, dirt, wood and soap scum. Alva Mold likes wet materials and must have moisture to grow but high humidity alone is enough to support mold growth. Any flooded area that is not quickly and properly dried is likely to have mold growth. Interior and exterior walls need air circulation inside the wall to completely dry the structural materials. Any area that is stained from water should be examined for Alva mold growth. Peeling or bubbles in paint may also be an indication of wet walls.

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