The mold, a common fungus found in wet and poorly ventilated environments, can pose serious health risks, especially for people with respiratory problems, allergies and compromised immunity. However, it is often treated only as an aesthetic problem in the house.
Easily found on surfaces such as walls and ceilings, clothing, food and even air, some mold species produce harmful toxins to the human organism, which by entering the airways can cause headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentration, among other symptoms.
In immunosuppressed individuals, certain types of mold, such as the Aspergillusthey can be even more severe, causing pulmonary infections or asthma crises, for example.
“People who, being aware of their clinical conditions, whether of respiratory allergy or impairment of their immunity, should be aware of the symptoms of persistent courses, difficulty breathing, nasal secretions with purulance, fever and headache,” warns Antonio Carlos Cedin, Otorhinolaryngologist of BP – Portuguese Beneficence of São Paulo.
To avoid the appearance of mold, the main measure is to control the moisture of the environment. Maintain adequate ventilation, use dehumidifiers, and prevent the accumulation of moisture -retaining materials such as papers and tissues.
Health care is essential, and persistent symptoms related to mold exposure should be investigated by a medical professional.
In places with high humidity, the use of anti -mold paints and antifungal products can help prevent the problem. If the mold is already present, the removal should be done with specific products, such as diluted bleach, avoiding direct inhalation of spores while cleaning.
How to avoid the mold
The best way to avoid mold problems is to prevent your proliferation. For this, it is important:
- Keep the environments clean and dry: Regularly clean surfaces with soap and water and, if necessary, use specific cleaning products to remove the mold.
- Ventilate the environments: Open doors and windows to allow air circulation, especially in humid places such as bathrooms and kitchens.
- Avoid moisture accumulation: Do not leave wet or damp clothes indoors, and avoid water accumulation in drains and plant pots.
This content was originally published in mold is a common problem at home and dangerous to health: see how to avoid it on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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