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How do molds affect people?

Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions. Severe reactions may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. Some people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs. In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition. The IOM also found limited or suggestive evidence linking indoor mold exposure and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children. In 2009, the World Health Organization issued additional guidance, the

Who is most at risk from mold exposure?

Who is most at risk from mold exposure?

High amout of exposure to mold is not healthy for anyone. Mold growth in the home should be cleaned up quickly. However, some individuals may be more susceptible to health problems from mold exposure. These include:

• Individuals with current respiratory sensitivities (e.g., allergies, asthma, or emphysema)
• Individuals with a compromised immune system (e.g., HIV/AIDS infection, organ transplant patients, or chemotherapy patients)

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What are Molds?

What are molds?
Molds are microscopic organisms that live on plant or animal matter. They assist in the natural breakdown of dead material and recycle nutrients in our environment. They can be found almost everywhere; they are growing on organic material such as soil, foods, and plant matter. They reproduce by producing spores, which spread through air, water, or by insects. These spores act like seeds and can form new mold growth if the conditions are right, damp, still water or unsanitary conditions.

If you think you have mold in your house get it check and removed by a professional, your family's health depends on it.


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