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Molds

Also called: Fungi 
 
 

Molds are fungi that can be found both outdoors and indoors. They grow best in warm, damp and humid conditions. If you have damp or wet spots in your house, you will probably get mold. Mold can cause health problems. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in sensitive people. It can cause fungal infections. In addition, mold exposure may irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

 

 

Page last updated on 03 April 2012 Topic last reviewed 10 January 2012