Mold Health

Excessive concentrations of indoor mold growth can lead
to a variety of health problems. If you, a family member, or
friend is experiencing any of the following symptoms, you could have
an indoor mold problem. Don’t risk your health!

Molds produce health effects through inflammation, allergy, or
infection. Allergic reactions are most common following mold
exposure. Typical symptoms that mold-exposed persons report
(alone or in combination) include:

• Respiratory problems, such as wheezing, difficulty,and shortness of breath.
• Nasal and sinus congestion
• Eye irritation (burning, watery, or reddened eyes)
• Dry, hacking cough
• Nose or throat irritation
• Skin rashes or irritations
• Headaches, memory problems, mood swings, nosebleeds, body ache and pains,
•             and fevers are occasionally reported in mold cases.

"An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from
chronic sinusitis… Our studies indicate that, in fact, fungus is likely the
cause of nearly all of these problems." -1999 Study by the Mayo
Clinic

For more information about mold, allergies, irritations, infections,
and toxicities click here. Following are some helpful links:

- Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds

- State of the Science on Molds and Human Health

- Pulmonary Hemorrhage/Hemosiderosis Among Infants

- MSU Researchers say black mold toxins could affect sense of smell.