Mold and health
The symptoms most commonly reported from indoor mold exposure are nasal congestion, coughing, itchy eyes, headaches and fatigue. The pattern that points at a building rather than an illness is symptoms that ease within a day or two of leaving home and return when you come back.
Mold Exposure Symptoms
The most commonly reported symptoms of indoor mold exposure are nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itchy or watering…
Black Mold: What It Is and What It Is Not
"Black mold" usually refers to Stachybotrys chartarum, a greenish-black mold that grows on constantly wet, cellulose-rich…
Signs of Mold in a House
The earliest reliable sign of a mold problem is smell, not sight. A persistent musty or earthy odour means microbial growth is…
10 Warning Signs of Mold Toxicity
People searching for warning signs of mold toxicity are usually describing a pattern rather than a single symptom: respiratory…
What Does Mold Smell Like?
Mold smells musty, earthy and damp — most people compare it to wet cardboard, old books or a cellar. The odour comes from…
Mold vs Mildew
Mildew is a specific type of mold that grows flat on surfaces and is usually white, grey or powdery — the film on shower tile or…
Mold, Asthma and Allergies
Damp indoor environments are consistently associated with worsening asthma and allergic symptoms. For someone with existing…
Mold, Infants and Young Children
Infants and young children breathe more air relative to body weight than adults and spend more time close to floor level, where…
Mold and Pets
Pets often show effects of a mold problem before people do, because they spend more time at floor level and sleep in the same…
Symptoms of Black Mold Poisoning
Searches for "black mold poisoning" usually describe respiratory irritation, headaches, fatigue and cognitive fog. It is worth…
Is Black Mold Dangerous?
Black mold is worth taking seriously but is rarely the emergency the internet describes. The established risk from damp indoor…
How Fast Does Mold Grow?
Mold can begin growing on wet building materials within 24 to 48 hours under the right conditions — a figure the EPA publishes…
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