• Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive.
• There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
• Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.

Protecting Our Children: Mold In Schools

• Biological agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, dust mites and other insects, animal dander (tiny scales from hair, feathers, or skin) and molds. They can travel through the air and are often invisible. They are usually inhaled, either alone or by attaching themselves to particles of dust and then entering the respiratory system.
• Infectious and noninfectious diseases can be caused by the various biological agents. They can make you sneeze, trigger allergic reactions, cause rashes, watery eyes, hoarseness, coughing, dizziness, lethargy, breathing problems, and digestive problems.
• People with asthma are especially susceptible to allergic problems caused by biological agents.Their very sensitive airways can react to various allergens and irritants, making breathing difficult.