Mould, asthma and allergies: what you need to know

How mould affects breathing

Mould releases microscopic spores into the air. For people with asthma or allergies, breathing these in can inflame the airways and set off symptoms — sneezing, a blocked or runny nose, itchy or watering eyes, coughing, and in asthmatics, tightness or wheezing. It's one of the most common indoor triggers.

The tell-tale pattern

A strong clue that mould is involved: symptoms that are worse at home and ease when you're out, or that flare in a particular room. If breathing improves on holiday and worsens back home, the indoor environment is worth investigating — see mould health symptoms. Always speak to a doctor about medical symptoms — we deal with the mould in the building, not the medical side.

Who's most affected

People with existing asthma or allergies, children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system feel it most. For them, even modest mould is worth removing promptly — particularly in the bedroom where exposure is prolonged.

Reducing the trigger

The medical side is for your doctor; the environmental side is where we help. Removing the mould, fixing the moisture source, and keeping humidity controlled reduces the spore load at home. mould treatment and professional mould removal clear existing growth, and a monthly maintenance plan keeps it from returning. An mould inspection finds hidden sources you may be reacting to without seeing.

Symptoms flaring at home? book a €75 inspection to tackle the source, or call +357 96 738151.