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Inhalation exposure to mould indoors can cause health effects in some people.

Moulds produce:

  • Allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions)
  • Irritants
  • Potentially toxic substances or chemicals (mycotoxins)

Inhaling or touching mould or mould spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Mould does not have to be alive to cause an allergic reaction. Dead or alive, mould can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Allergic Reactions, Asthma Attacks, Irritant Effects

Allergic reactions to mould are common and can be immediate or delayed. Exposure to mould, mould spores, or mould fragments may cause non-sensitive individuals to become sensitive to mould, and repeated exposure has the potential to increase sensitivity. Allergic responses include hay fever-like symptoms such as:

  • Headache
  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Red eyes
  • Skin rash (dermatitis)

Moulds can cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mould. In addition, whether or not individuals are allergic to mould, moulds can irritate:

  • Eyes
  • Skin
  • Nose
  • Throat
  • Lungs

Other Health Effects

Breathing in the mould may also cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis, an uncommon disease that resembles bacterial pneumonia. In addition, mold exposure may result in opportunistic infections in persons whose immune systems are weakened or suppressed.

When mould grows indoors, the occupants of a building may begin to report odors and a variety of symptoms including:

  • Headaches
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Skin irritation
  • Allergic reactions
  • Aggravated asthma symptoms

These and other symptoms may be associated with exposure to mould. But all of these symptoms may be caused by other exposures or conditions unrelated to mould growth. Therefore, it is important not to assume that, whenever any of these symptoms occurs, mould is the cause.

For more detailed information on mould and its health effects, consult:

Damp Buildings

Although mould is frequently found in damp buildings, it is not the only potential contaminant — biological contaminants other than mould, and non-biological contaminants are often present and may also cause health effects. Damp buildings may attract rodents and other pests. Damp or wet building components and furnishings may release chemicals indoors.

Potential contaminants in damp or wet buildings include:

  • Bacteria
  • Dust mites
  • Cockroaches and other pests
  • Chemicals emitted by damp building materials and furnishings

For more information on damp buildings and health effects, see the 2004 Institute of Medicine Report, Damp Indoor Spaces, and Health, published by The National Academies Press.

Mycotoxins and Health Effects

As moulds grow, some (but not all) of them may produce potentially toxic byproducts called mycotoxins under some conditions. Some of these moulds are commonly found in moisture-damaged buildings. More than 200 mycotoxins from common moulds have been identified, and many more remain to be identified. The amounts and types of mycotoxins produced by a particular mould depend on many environmental and genetic factors. No one can tell whether a mould is producing mycotoxins just by looking at it.

Some mycotoxins are known to affect people, but for many mycotoxins little health information is available. Research on mycotoxins is ongoing. Exposure to mycotoxins can occur from inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. It is prudent to avoid unnecessary inhalation exposure to mould.

For more information on mycotoxins, see the 2004 Institute of Medicine Report, Damp Indoor Spaces, and Health, published by The National Academies Press in Washington, DC.

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