General Information about Mold | Mold | CDC
WEBPage last reviewed: November 5, 2020. Content source: National Center for Environmental Health. CDC Mold Web site provides information on mold and health, an inventory of state indoor air quality programs, advice on assessment, cleanup efforts, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources.
Symptoms of Mold Exposure: In House and More - Healthline
WEBMar 14, 2023 · Anytime you see or smell mold in your house, it’s a problem. All types of mold can potentially cause health issues and need to be removed. Mold starts out as a little spot but grows quickly.
Basic Facts about Mold and Dampness | Mold | CDC
WEBExposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin.
Mold - Wikipedia
WEBA mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of …
Mold | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Mold is not usually a problem, unless it begins growing indoors. The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture. This website provides guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings. Molds can have a big impact on indoor air quality.
What is mold? | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBLast updated on October 19, 2023. The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Molds produc.
Mold and Health | US EPA
WEBApr 10, 2024 · How do molds affect people? 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) and irritants.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Mold
WEBJun 7, 2023 · Molds are microscopic organisms that play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter. Outdoors, molds can be found in shady, damp areas, or places where leaves or other vegetation is decomposing. Indoor molds can grow on virtually any surface, as long as moisture, oxygen, and organic material are present.
Black Mold Exposure: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment - Cleveland …
WEBBlack mold is a fungus that grows in warm, damp areas. Its spores may mistakenly trigger an allergic reaction in your immune system. An allergic reaction to black mold may cause various symptoms, including coughing, sneezing, congestion and irritated eyes. However, it rarely makes people very sick.
Mold | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBCDC Mold Web site provides information on mold and health, an inventory of state indoor air quality programs, advice on assessment, cleanup efforts, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources.
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