Standing water and excess humidity cause a number of health issues like allergens, airborne viruses, and pests. Listed below are just a few of those ailments.
– Mold and mildew growth: Airborne mold and mildew spores can cause a host of health problems, such as asthma, allergies, and sinus infections.
– Dust mites: These microscopic creatures can also cause asthma flare-ups as well as eczema.
– Airborne Viruses: Airborne viruses that cause respiratory infections, like the cold and flu, are more likely to transmit in areas with excess humidity. In conditions with excess moisture, infectious aerosols expand, which makes them more likely to drop onto non-porous surfaces like countertops or onto an occupant’s skin. Excess humidity also makes an occupant less likely to fight off infection due to fatigue.
– Pests: Pests like cockroaches or mosquitos that are attracted to high humidity carry infectious diseases.
