Are other types of mold harmful? Yes. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, “All molds have the potential to cause health effects. Molds produce allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or even asthmatic attacks in people allergic to mold. Others are known to produce potent toxins and/or irritants.” Some types of mold are more harmful to us than others. Aside from Stachybotrys, or “black mold,” Aspergillus and Penicillium are among the most harmful indoor spores. Aspergillus spores are responsible for aspergillosis, an infection which can occur in the ear canal, eyes, nose, sinus cavities, and lungs. There have also been numerous studies performed which link mold to a variety of respiratory problems. |
| References: http://www.epa.gov/iedmold1/moldresources.html http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/oii/mold/index.html Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health. Board on Heath Promotion & Disease Prevention. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health. The National Academic Press, 2002. Washington D.C. Richard F. Progovitz. Black Mold: Your Health and Your Home. Phylogenetic Relationships of Memnoniella and Stachybotrys Species and Evaluation of Morphological Features for Memnoniella Species Identification Richard A. Haugland, Stephen J. Vesper and Stephen M. Harmon http://www.inspectapedia.com/sickhouse/moldclasses.htm http://healthandenergy.com/mold's_harmful_effects.htm http://www.auuuu.org/respiratory/aspergillosis/ |
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