The respiratory conditions associated with damp and mould in houses.

What is the fraction on the amount of people who have been affected by the respiratory disease in the UK?

1/5

2/3

1/4

2/5

What is respiratory disease?

Acute or ongoing illnesses that impact the respiratory system are referred to as respiratory diseases.

Respiratory diseases can arise from a number of causes, including inhalation of toxic agents, accidents

How can the mould in the house affect your health?

The air particles and substances in the house

Asthma attacks can also be brought on by mould.

Compounds that can trigger an allergic reaction, irritants, and occasionally poisonous substances are all produced by moulds.

Which is the main effect of having mould and dampness in houses and other areas?

Respiratory effects

Physical effects

Mental effects

All of the above

Is it true that the lungs and airways are the most impacted by dampness and mould?

True

False

What is the main cause of having dampness and mould in some parts of houses?

Excessive moisture is the source of mould and damp. Leaking pipes, increasing damp in basements or ground floors.

A dehumidifier makes the external conditions worse.

Give some mental health effects about this issue?

Do landlords have to fix mould issues?

No it is the tenants job to fix the issues that are in their house.

When interior condensation is caused by the tenant, this shifts the responsibility.

It is the landlord's responsibility to resolve mould issues caused by structural faults.

How can you reduce the risk of mould?

Fix any leaks in your home's roof

Boil water and scrap off the mould

Plumbing so mould does not have moisture to grow.

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