insulation<\/strong>. If your roof is well insulated then it will get less damp, meaning that there is far less chance of mould building up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlso, if you live in a damp house, consider investing in a dehumidifier<\/strong>. These will help to prevent the mould from growing back, by depriving it of its favourite damp conditions.<\/p>\nCan Black Mould On Ceiling Hurt You?<\/h2>\n
Black mould is not only unattractive to look at, it can also cause some damage to your physical health.<\/p>\n
However, it is not the mould itself, but rather the conditions that it favours – the dark, damp and airless places.<\/p>\n
Once mould has take a hold, it can be really hard to get rid of, so you may be left with some of the following conditions:<\/p>\n
\n- Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n
- Headaches.<\/li>\n
- Skin irration.<\/li>\n
- Chronic coughing or sneezing.<\/li>\n
- Sinus and nasal congestion.<\/li>\n
- Nosebleeds.<\/li>\n
- An increase in asthma attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you are suffering from a combination of these issues AND you live in a house with a persistent mould problem, you may want to visit your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n
Black mould has a reputation for being a killer, but remember that it is not the mould itself that is the problem.<\/p>\n
The mould is a symptom; you need to get to the root cause of the problem to stop the mould, and consequently the health issues!<\/p>\n
What Can Happen If You Live Around Black Mould?<\/h2>\n
Because mould develops in damp places, people who live around mould tend to have more respiratory issues which can cause them problems.<\/p>\n
Living in damp conditions can also exacerbate conditions like asthma, as well as certain allergies.<\/p>\n
Damp conditions and subsequent mould problems can damage the immune system as a whole, leaving you far more susceptible to common infections and viruses.<\/p>\n
Mould can cause problems especially in those who already have weakened immune systems, as well as the young and the old.<\/p>\n
If you experience problems as a result of mould, your first priority should be to get rid of it!<\/p>\n
You can help some of your symptoms by taking allergy medicine, either over the counter or prescribed by your GP if necessary.<\/p>\n
Being around black mould won\u2019t kill you – but it is certainly something you should work on getting rid of.<\/p>\n
If you want a few nightmares, have a look at this video about the harm that mould can do:<\/p>\n