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Can the smell of black mold with mycotoxins affect my brain? change my personality or affect my academic performance?

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Yes: People may develop confusion, memory loss, depression and anxiety as well as losing concentration and other symptoms due to exposure to black mold.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 12/25/2018

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