?When Mold Attacks: Household Fungus Isn’t Just Ugly
There is far more to household mold than a bit of stain. Molds are also capable of triggering severe allergic reactions and may even contribute to the early onset of asthma symptoms. It can actually eat right through building materials and emit powerful mycotoxins that can cause respiratory, sensory and nervous system problems.
Of course, not all household molds are so dangerous. The majority are not. However, since most homes have been very tightly sealed up in an effort to save on heating and cooling costs, the amount of fresh air that circulates through the average home in North America has dwindled by a factor of 10 over the last three decades. Add to this the large amount of synthetic materials that unwittingly provide plenty of surface and food for these organisms, ans some very unusual molds have begun to appear, indeed.
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