| Health Risks associated with damp problems |
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A damp property cannot only smell bad, feel cold and look unsightly but it can pose a serious health risk for the inhabitants. These risks are often underestimated. Studies show that in the United Kingdom more than 3 million people, who are susceptible, suffer illnesses because of damp. Chronic disorders of the respiratory organs and illnesses such as asthma and rheumatism can be exacerbated by a high relative humidity. Mould spores have been a proven cause of health problems that can aggravate and or cause; allergies, infections, and sinusitis. |