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Molds can produce a variety of allergenic substances, odorous chemicals, and toxic metabolites. When it multiplies and spreads indoors, high levels of mold can cause a spectrum of health effects.
People are mainly exposed to mold by inhaling spores and skin/eye contact -- actively-growing mold also releases chemicals to the air which people breathe.
Tolerance/susceptibility to molds varies in the population. Health impacts can vary greatly from person to person.
Allergic symptoms are the most common problems (e.g., mucous membrane irritation, rhinitis, and rashes)
More severe effects (e.g, asthma attacks, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, infections, or toxic reactions) may also occur
Individuals who are more susceptible include those with:
Respiratory problems,Compromised immune system,the elderly and the very young
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