Mold Allergies - Asthma Information

Most types of mold and mold spores that are encountered are not hazardous to healthy individuals. However, any amount of over exposure to mold can cause and aggravate conditions such as: asthma, hay fever, or other mold allergies. 

The most common symptoms of overexposure to mold are:

• cough
• congestion
• runny nose
• eye irritation
• aggravation of asthma

The amount of mold you are exposed to, will determine each person’s vulnerability.  More serious health effects such as fevers and breathing problems can occur but are unusual. However, mold and mildew can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma.  People with asthma should avoid contact with or exposure to molds...it's that simple.  With the help of our technologically advanced air purification systems for mold / mildew removal you can help prevent further asthma triggers from mold and improve your asthma symptoms. 

Biozone Air Purifiers Provide Mold / Mildew Removal - How?

1. ELIMINATES INDOOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS → 

2. PURIFIES THE AIR USING PUREWAVE® UV TECHNOLOGY → 

3. BREAKS DOWN HARMFUL POLLUTANTS WITH ELECTRONIC              CHARGE OF NEGATIVE IONS → 

4. RELEASES CLEAN PURE AIR BACK INTO THE ROOM → 

    ULTIMATELY REDUCING ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SYMPTOMS!

1. Biozone Scientific air purifiers start by cleaning the air and removing contaminants like bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew, harmful fumes, as well as allergens, pollen, pet dander and other indoor elements that irritate allergy and asthma sufferers.

2. When air borne contaminants enter the Biozone air purifier they are channeled into the air purification chamber where they are immediately exposed to high intensity ultraviolet (UV) light which creates a photo chemical process that: breaks down organic contaminants, chemicals, neutralizes unhealthy gases and kills viruses.

3. Inside the air purification chamber particles such as dust and smoke are removed from the air by electrically charging them with negative ions and photo-electrons. These particles are continually broken down by the powerful ultraviolet light and oxidized so there is never a need for cleaning or changing filters. 

- NO FILTERS TO CHANGE OR FILTER COSTS (just replace bulb annually)

4. Once the ultra-pure air has been purified the clean air is blown back into the room carrying with it the full power of our purifying plasma.  Unlike other purifiers, harmful contaminants do not have to be brought into the purifier to be stopped.  Biozone powerful purifying agents also circulate throughout an environment seeking out and destroying contaminants and unpleasant odors regardless of where they hide - leaving your home or business fresh, clean and pure - like mountain air!  

Your Home and Mold

The EPA publication, "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home", is available here in HTML format.  This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on mold removal, how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.  

How to Control Moisture in Your Home

Moisture can develop in your home from many sources. Water comes in through leaks or by seeping through basement floors. Showers and even cooking can add moisture to the air in your home. The amount of moisture that the air in your home can hold depends on the temperature of the air. As the temperature goes down, the air is able to hold less moisture. This is why, in cold weather, moisture condenses on cold surfaces like the water drops you may find on the inside of a wind, for example, drops of water that form on the inside of a window. This moisture can encourage biological pollutants to grow, like mold and mildew.

There are many ways to control moisture levels in your home:

• Fix the leaks and seepage that may be occurring in your home. To control leaks coming in from the outside, slope the ground away from the house. The lack of gutters or water flow toward the house can cause water to appear in basements. Leaks in pipes or around tubs and sinks can also provide a place for biological pollutants, like mold and mildew to grow.
• Be sure crawlspaces are well-ventilated. Put a plastic cover over dirt in crawlspaces to prevent moisture from coming in from the ground.
• Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove moisture to the outside (not into the attic). Vent your clothes dryer to the outside.
• Turn off certain appliances (such as humidifiers or kerosene heaters) if you notice moisture on windows and other surfaces.
• Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners, especially in hot, humid  climates, to reduce moisture in the air, but be sure that the appliances themselves don't become sources of biological pollutants.
• Once the moisture levels are under control, use your air purifier to eliminate harmful contaminants and airborne particles that still exist in the air.

Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? - excerpt on air duct cleaning and mold removal. Please review the entire document for additional information on duct cleaning and mold / mildew removal.

You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if:

There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system. There are several important points to understand concerning mold detection in heating and cooling systems:

• Many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a visible inspection, so ask the service provider to show you any mold they say exists.
• You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation.  For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it.
• If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced.
• If the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.

Floods & Flooding Cause Mold Problems

Mold growth may be a serious problem after flooding.  EPA's Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems - discusses steps to take when cleaning and repairing a home after flooding.  Excess moisture in the home is cause for concern about indoor air quality primarily because it provides breeding conditions for microorganisms which can lead to dangerous mold and black mold.  This fact sheet provides tips to avoid creating indoor air quality problems during cleanup. U.S. EPA, EPA Document Number 402-F-93-005, August 1993.

NOTE: THIS SITE IS DESIGNED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.