Have you noticed a musty, damp odor? Perhaps you've experienced water damage from a leak in the roof, a damaged pipe, or even flooding?
Whatever the cause, mold in your home is a major source of indoor air pollution and can have serious health risks. Mold produces millions of airborne spores that, when inhaled, cause allergy-like symptoms, including runny nose, itchy watering eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Mold exposure can also exacerbate asthma symptoms, increasing the risk of an asthma attack.
In the right conditions, certain types of molds can also produce Mycotoxins. Although naturally occurring, Mycotoxins can be extremely dangerous for some individuals. They have been associated with liver cancer and kidney failure; they can also damage the brain and central nervous system. For some people, the effects of mold growth can be devastating.
If you’re looking for an air purifier for mold, the Austin Air HealthMate™ is, without doubt, our best HEPA air purifier for damp environments where mold is a problem. 60 square feet of Medical-Grade HEPA in the Austin Air HealthMate™ will effectively remove mold spores from the air, while the blend of activated carbon and zeolite will take care of the Mycotoxins that can develop when mold is present.
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