Health Effects of Mold

• Allergic reaction = by far the most common, inhalation of spores or touching

• Asthma = mold spores can trigger or make asthma worse

• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis = develop after acute or chronic exposure

• Opportunistic infections = invasion into an immunocompromised host

• Mycotoxic = fungal poisons, only anecdotal evidence for humans

• Glucans = Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) flu-like symptoms

• What kind of mold do I have and is it toxic?

• How did the mold get in my house?

• How can I tell if there is mold in my house?

• How can I stop mold from growing in my house?

• How is mold tested for and measured?

• How can we clean up the mold?

• How can we prevent it from returning?

• What are the risks?