Mold and Your Health

 A wide variety of symptoms have been attributed to the toxic effects of different molds. The medical problems may be caused by toxic gases produced by the molds or by reactions to the mold particles themselves. Many allergies are also attributable to mold and fungi. 

Commonly reported symptoms include a runny nose, eye irritation, congestion, and aggravation of asthma, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. More severe symptoms may include reports of serious nosebleeds, the coughing up of blood, severe headaches, and fibrous growth in the lungs and - in at least one reported instance - cognitive dysfunction and loss of memory. 

Symptoms in adults are usually due to the inhalation of mold. Children and toddlers are even more susceptible to the effects of mold. They can easily get rashes and eye infections from contact with mold in carpets.