Mold Side Affects Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Carcinogenic Liver Disease Kidney Disease Corneal Infection Hemorrhagic Syndrome Occupational allergies Type III alergy Highly Toxic Respiratory Infections Ring worm Mold. You may have seen it growing on some forgotten cheese left in your fridge, but you may not have realized the danger that house mold can present to you and your household. Mold has been linked to be the leading cause of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Mold is caused by moisture or water penetration left untreated. Most mold growth begins in wall voids, usually in moist areas like in the bathroom or kitchen. A spilled drink can seep into floorboard and begin mold growth. A leaky faucet, faulty roof, and poor foundation seams spawn mold growth. Even window can have condensation that will drip to the window sills and begin to form mold. "Molds need little beyond moisture, darkness and a source of nutrients to thrive. Given enough moisture, the inside surface of drywall panels are excellent mold breeding grounds, experts say, which is why they recommend removal, not merely treatment, of all water-damaged construction materials" "Several strains of molds, none rare, are recognized sources of health problems, with effects ranging from breathing difficulties, and flu-like symptoms to neurological damage, according to mold experts." (Al Mascitti, delawareonline) One of the most challenging things about mold is due to the difficulty of noticing it in time to stop it. Mold can grow in wall voids for years before its presence is ever noticed. And the repairs required to remove the house cancer can be very costly. A house in Cedar Hills recently reported having over $80,000 worth of home damage all caused by - you guessed it - mold. If detected in its early stages, mold can be stopped and removed. A-1 Inspection Services leads Utah Valley as the most reliable and cost effective detector of mold.