Don’t Neglect the Signs
Everyone reacts differently to mold exposure. Some people are highly sensitive to it, while others are not.
The New York Times has reported on mold as it relates to health, and this is what they had to say:
“Exposure to certain types of fungi, known as toxic mold, can cause a serious [allergic] reaction. If you’re unlucky, this is the kind of mold you have. If you’re really unlucky, your toxic mold will gird for battle and go to war, secreting chemicals called mycotoxins, which can find their way into your body, entering through your nose, mouth, and skin, lodging perhaps in your digestive tract, your lungs, or your brain. Among these toxins are trichothecenes, which were rumored to have been used as a biological weapon during the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam.” Lisa Belkin, “Haunted by Mold,” NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 13, 2001
Asking yourself questions like do I smell musty odors, or do my symptoms improve when I am away from home, can help you pinpoint the source of your health problems.