Question 1

how can mold spores affect you?

Accepted Answer

Big answer: To big a question to fully answer here, but molds can cause infections and allergy problems, particularly asthma.  Molds can also be respiratory irritants via non-allergic mechanisms, too.  There is much more hype and litigation about molds than there is real science or disease, imho.

Question 2

will dehumidifier kill any left over mold spores in my house?

Accepted Answer

No: Your house needs to be cleaned, and the mold manually removed.

Question 3

i am having a severe immune response to mold spores what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Molds: Please define your "immune response".  Avoidance is key in allergies, if it is an infection, it needs to be treated. Either way you need to discuss your treatment with your doctor.

Question 4

what about the effects of toxic black mold spores, in a home, on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Black mold not toxic: Extensive scientific studies of black mold show that mold, black or other colors, is not toxic to humans. If you have a mold allegy, then the spores may cause allergic eye, nasal and chest symptoms. The moldy smell can also be irritating to the respiratory tract. Mold growth indicates excessive moisture at the site of growth. The mold should be properly removed and the water leak repaired.

Question 5

will i be okay if i accidentally swallowed some water with mold spores in it?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Mold spores are rampant throughout our environment and are frequently present on food without our knowledge.  The GI tract is efficient at attacking and breaking down these spores, so you have nothing to worry about.

Question 6

how do i remove possible mold spores on clothes so i don't bring them into my home?

Accepted Answer

Molds love moisture: The best way to eliminate molds from clothing is the keep the material dry.

Question 7

i have a mold allergy, how can i tell if my books have mold/spores? will i be able to see it?

Accepted Answer

Mould loves the damp: If you've stored your books improperly, you may have set yourself up for an environmental issue with mould. You can often find evidence of mould if you know what you're looking for. There are thousands of different kinds of moulds, and some indeed will grow on paper-look for the signs of dusty spores, fungal elements, even the 'smell'. Bring a sample to a librarian or try a UV lamp if ur not sure.

Question 8

i was exposed to mold spores at work, and now i'm sick. can i ask for sick pay or lost wages?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Assuming you can prove this occured on the job; then it should be covered under worker's compensation.  Check with your hr person at work.

Question 9

could mold spores survive on clothing after being washed?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Spores are quite stable.

Question 10

what can black mold spores in your house do to your health over a period of time?

Accepted Answer

Black mold hype: This mania about "black mold" is unwarranted.  Many molds are dark or blackish in color and are ubiquitous in damp climates. Molds can cause respiratory allergy symptoms and very occasionally actual infection in mostly immunocomprimised individuals. The tv hype was just that- hype.  They are not the cause of every symptom from a to z.

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