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I found a spot on my bed, i thought it might be mold and smelled it, didn't smell like anything could i get sick if it was mold ?

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't worry.: We inhale mold spores every day. Our reactions vary. But this item you mention is not worthy of any concern. If you find you spend a lot of time worrying about things that might go wrong with your health, it's worth talking to a counselor so you can redirect your focus onto more fruitful adventures.

Answered 4/24/2015

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