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How long do you have to be exposed to some back mold around air vents to cause serious health problems? can it cause death?
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This mold: is common and steps to eliminate it should be taken HOWEVER this kind of mold is seldom AIRBORNE and can produce ALLERGIC symptomatology in susceptible individuals! IT DOES NOT KILL PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/18/2015
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