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Asperguillas/Penicillium and Cladosporin are what type of mold?

Dear George, Asperguillas/Penicillium and Cladosporin are what type of mold? What if anything can they do to your health? Signed, Curious Molds can cause a number of responses, more than we can answer here, including any degree of allergy. If you’re talking about classification, molds are either Zygomycota, Deuteromycota and Ascomycota. Aspergillus is a genus…

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My stuffed animals from childhood were taken over by black mold

Dear George, My stuffed animals from childhood were taken over by black mold. Can they be saved/cleaned? Thanks in advance for your help! Gina Gramzow Dear Gena, Soft items that absorb water are usually not salvageable. Adding chlorine bleach to the wash cycle (if the stuffed animal is washable) will remove most mildew and will…

I have molds

Dear George, I have molds, black, white, copper and shades in between. how do I determine health risks? Signed, black, white, copper, etc… Dear Etc, I hate to say this because it is so inconclusive, but…it depends. Mold has more characteristics than color. Certain types of mold tend to grow in certain locations, and have…

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SICK, TROUBLE BREATHING, CHEST PAIN, SORE THROAT HIVES, COULD I HAVE MOLD?

Dear George, I JUST MOVED IN MY NEW PLACE BUT SINCE I MOVED IN I HAVE BEEN GETTING VERY SICK, TROUBLE BREATHING, CHEST PAIN, SORE THROAT HIVES RASHES ETC PLEASE I NEED HELP COULD I HAVE MOLD. MY SUN GETS RUNNY NOSE COUGH AND VOMMITING You could have mold allergies. You could have mycotoxins in…

What health symptoms are common with mold exposure?

Allergic reactions are the most common mold health problem from exposure such as allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, asthma associated aggravation and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. A toxic affect may cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose, headache, fatigue and muscle pain. A lack of concentration and mood swings have also been reported. Rare fungal infections are usually…