| About MOLD |
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Mold?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in
nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and
dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds
reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked
eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing
indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many
types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.
Mold can cause health problems!
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a
wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause
health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause
allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic
substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may
cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes,
and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They
can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in
people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure
can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic
and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant
types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold.
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in
nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and
dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds
reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked
eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing
indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many
types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.
Mold can cause health problems!
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a
wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause
health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause
allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic
substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may
cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes,
and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They
can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in
people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure
can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic
and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant
types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold.
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