Are You at Risk of Mold Illnesses?
Health Concerns and Mold – What You Need to Know!
Exposure to mold is not healthy for anyone, but the following individuals are at a higher risk for adverse health effects: infants, children, elderly, immune-compromised patients, pregnant women, individuals with existing respiratory conditions. When inhaled, even in small amounts, mold can cause a wide range of health problems, including respiratory problems (wheezing), nasal and sinus congestion, watery and red eyes, nose and throat irritation, skin irritation, aches and pains, fevers, asthma, emphysema, and, in some cases, even death.
Helpful Resources:
Environmental Protection Agency
- Mold Home Page
- How do Molds affect people?
- Ten Things You Should Know about Mold
- Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- Mold Testing or Sampling
- Frequently Asked Questions about Mold
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Facts about Mold and Dampness
- Cleanup and Remediation
- Facts about Stachybotrys chartarum and Other Molds
FEMA
What to do about Mold
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Mayo Clinic
Mold Allergy