Mold spores released into the air cause allergic reactions like itchy eyes and sneezing in most people, though some mold types and vulnerable individuals face severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Identify and remove mold quickly, especially after storms or in humid conditions.
Mold is a big topic for people, and mold is something that grows naturally in nature outside of our homes. If there's a storm or the humidity is high, then mold is going to go up outside in the natural environment. That's going to get into your home. There are many people who have mold allergies. They'll find that they have itchy eyes or sneezing or itchy ears or their skin is itchy. These are normal allergic reactions to mold. If you discover mold in your home, either growing in a wall or on a carpeted surface, you want to get that mold out of your home. Yeah. And the other thing people often get confused about, it's— we're not sensitive to the mold itself. It's the spores that the mold releases into the air that causes problems. But for some people and some types of mold, these can cause very, very serious symptoms and even hospitalization. You want to get the mold out of your home.
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