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How Does Mold Affect the Lungs?

Exposure to mold can affect your lungs and cause significant health problems including respiratory problems, acute pain in the lungs, tingling skin, and many more.

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May 13, 2026
How Does Mold Affect the Lungs?

How Does Mold Affect the Lungs?

Exposure to mold can affect your lungs and cause significant health problems including respiratory problems, acute pain in the lungs, tingling skin, and many more. When you inhale mold spores, they will accumulate in your lungs and prompt your body’s defense mechanism to fight off invading substances from your lungs. The body produces immune cells and chemicals which cause your airways to tighten up, leading to shortness of breath. In an effort to expel foreign substances from your body, your respiratory system may produce more mucus to get the spores out of your lungs. However, mold spores have unique properties that counteract the body’s defenses, causing allergic reactions and infections.

Long-term exposure to a type of mold known as aspergillus can lead to the formation of a ball in your lungs, which may lead to tissue damage and cavities in the lungs. Some of the people who are at a higher risk of the symptoms of mold exposure include older people, infants, children, people with asthma, and people with weakened immune systems.

Signs Your Home May Have a Mold Problem

  • Unaddressed water damage
  • Unattended water leaks are a sure sign of moisture on your property which will inevitably lead to mold.
  • Warped walls or chipping paint
  • Strange odors in your home
  • Condensation on doors and windows—this is a sign of moisture which may present a breeding ground for mold
  • Fungus on porous materials like upholstered furniture and foam
  • Health symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, itchy eyes, itchy skin, coughing, shortness of breath, worsening of asthma symptoms, and many more.
  • Visible signs of mold growth

If you notice any of these signs in your home or business, be sure to look for a dependable mold remediation service to bring the condition under control efficiently and quickly. It’s also advisable to seek medical help if you experience serious respiratory problems.

How Can Mold Problems Be Fixed

The first step to getting rid of mold is eliminating the water problem that is creating a damp environment in your home. If the water problem is coming from water leaks or leaking appliances, you may need to call a nearby plumber to make plumbing repairs. If the source of the mold is water damage, you’ll need to call a water damage company as soon as the problem is identified. The longer you leave the problem unaddressed, the more damage you’ll deal with in the long run.

Reviews

Alex Membrillo

Milton, GA

John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them.  Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.

Tim Harwood

Buckhead, GA

I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.

Elaine Tapp

Roswell, GA

We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.

DMP

Atlanta, GA

Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…

Lisa S.

Cumming, GA

Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.

Logan F.

Decatur, GA

What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!

Webb W.

Atlanta, GA

Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive

Jennifer G.

Marietta, GA

I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.

Binh D.

Dunwoody, GA

We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…

Billy H.

Sandy Springs, GA

We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…

Ty M.

Chamblee, GA

My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.

Mary L.

Brookhaven, GA

So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!

Reasons to Choose Tidal Wave

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Accept All Insurance Claims

We Accept All Insurance Claims

Licensed & Certified Technicians

Licensed & Certified Technicians

30 Minutes Response Time

30 Minutes Response Time

Locally & Family Owned

Locally & Family Owned

24/7 Emergency Service

24/7 Emergency Service

Never an Overtime Charge

Never an Overtime Charge

Suffered Water Damage in Your Property or Have a Mold Problem? Call Tidal Wave Response for Assistance

If you’ve suffered water damage, fire damage, or sewage backup in your property and searching for a dependable water damage company to help you restore your property to its pre-loss condition, look no further than Tidal Wave Response.

Tidal Wave Response is a reliable water damage restoration company that you can count on for water, mold, fire, smoke, and soot damage restoration services. Our restoration team is equipped with top-of-the-line water extraction and mold removal equipment to restore your property to its pre-loss state.

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