Question 1

can a moldy apartment cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Some molds release toxins that can cause a variety of problems, mostly with breathing, in humans in general. Some people will develop allergies to the molds; this often starts with  nasal congestion and sneezing, and may develop into cough and wheezing as well. Remove all the mold with a dilute bleach solution but more importantly, eliminate the water leakage that allowed the mold to grow.

Question 2

i might have smoked moldy weed? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

You'll be okay: I'm going to assume that it did not trigger an attack of asthma that took you to the emergency room. This isn't the place to talk about whether legalization will make the product safer, or that smoking anything isn't really doing your lungs a favor. The greatest danger of 'weed' is doing something silly while you're high. Be careful, and make good choices.

Question 3

hi if a person ingests moldy spghetti sauce what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: Even though mold can produce toxin, the amount you consume would not have done you noticeable harm .  However it is never a good idea to consume spoiled food.

Question 4

would you please help describe the usual health problems caused by living in a damp and moldy house?

Accepted Answer

Indoor mold: Indoor mold has been associated with a variety of allergic problems including:
allergic rhinitis, asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.  High levels of indoor humidity will also increase the levels of dust mite which is a common trigger of allergies.

Question 5

i've eaten a moldy pita pocket on accident (green moldy circles). should i be doing anything or, rather, will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: Common bread mold is harmless. Don't worry about it.

Question 6

i accidentally took a bite or two of a very stale moldy graham cracker. i didnt eat the whole cracker. will this make me sick? freaking out.

Accepted Answer

Not seriously: It is unlikely that you will have more than a mild case of food poisoning or gastrointestinal discomfort.  Most food molds are not the cause of disease but rather toxins from pathogenic bacteria that may accompany them. Report to your dr if you experience more than a mild diarrhea

Question 7

will i get sick if i eat moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

No: Breadmold is harmless to normal people.  In people with advanced aids or other conditions that effect immunity, there have been very rare reports of common molds causing illness.

It mainly causes changes in taste and smell, but no harm in normal, health people.

Question 8

am i going to get sick if i eat moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

Molds: You should not eat moldy foods.  They definitely can you make you ill.  Throw away all moldy foods!

Question 9

accidentally ate some moldy beef jerky serious?

Accepted Answer

Only if you get sick: If you develop symptoms of GI distress or other changes go and see a doctor and be tested.

Question 10

i accidentally ate moldy bread, will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but: Accidentally eating some moldy bread (or mouldy, if British) should not cause any problems in a normal healthy person. Generally, one just throws away the rest of the bread, unless there is a severe food shortage, in which case all bets are off. That said, there is more than one type of mold that grows on bread, and inhaling mold is really bad for some people who have sensitive lungs, etc...

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