Mold Basics and Resources

Aisha Ikramuddin

Thursday, January 27, 2002

Recently, more stories are appearing in the news about schools and homes that are infested with mold so rampant that the buildings must be sealed off for cleaning and, in some cases, even demolished. Mold's health effects can vary from mild allergy-like symptoms to debilitating illness, including chronic respiratory problems, fatigue and headaches, depending on the level of mold in a building and the sensitivity of the exposed individuals.

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