Mold is a type of fungus that can grow in damp, warm places such as homes, schools, and workplaces in Florida. Mold can cause health problems such as allergies, asthma, infections, and irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, if not removed promptly.
If you have mold in your Miami home, you should have it removed as soon as possible and fix the source of moisture causing it. Mold can be removed from hard surfaces with household products. However, you will generally have to incur some expenses if the problem has spread too far. This is where filing an insurance claim in Florida comes into play.
At Claim Pacific, we tell you about the risks of having mold in your home.
Dangers of Mold in Your Miami Home
Allergic Reactions
Symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, skin, or throat, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing can result from the presence of mold in your Florida home. These reactions may be more severe in people who have asthma or who have pre-existing allergies.
Infections
Mold can cause skin, sinus, lung, or ear infections. In people with weakened immune systems, such as children, the elderly, the chronically ill, or transplant recipients, these infections may be more frequent or severe.
Irritations
This fungus can irritate mucous membranes of eyes, nose, mouth, and throat causing inflammation, redness, burning, or itching. For people exposed to mold in their Florida home or business, these irritations can affect their quality of life and school or work performance.
Intoxications
Some molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins that can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. These mycotoxins can have adverse effects on the liver, kidneys, nervous system, or endocrine system. Some mycotoxins can be carcinogenic.
Mold is a health hazard and should be removed immediately. If you have moisture problems in your Florida home, we recommend that you evaluate whether your Florida insurance policy covers this type of damage. To do this, you can contact the public adjusters at Claim Pacific who will represent you to obtain the best compensation and deal with these issues caused by mold.
