How Mold Affects Your Health

In large quantities, mold can be very dangerous to your health.

Mold can cause:

  • Asthma attacks
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Eye, skin, nose, throat and lung irritations
  • Allergic reactions like sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rash

Who’s at Risk?


The following individuals are at the greatest risk of the harmful effects of mold:

  • Infants and children
  • The elderly
  • Pregnant women
  • People with immune-compromised related diseases (such as HIV, cancer patients taking chemotherapy, or people who have received an organ transplant)
  • People with existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma

If you experience any health problems due to mold, make sure to contact your doctor right away.

For more information on safely cleaning up mold after a natural disaster, visit the CDC’s website.

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