Of particular concern are children, and people with underlying health conditions and existing allergies who can develop serious medical issues when exposed.

a condition that affects your immune system, or you take medication that suppresses your immune system If you want to get a more detailed report, you can submit your sample to the lab for testing, but keep in mind that ImmunoLytics is not certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association.Mould caused by the fabric of a building and its interior spaces tends to occur in areas with a high transfer of heat or in places where large amounts of moisture form.

Solutions are available which eradicate moulds and deter their growth on windows, bathrooms and refrigerators and their use is recommended. Those in spray form should be avoided and liquids used instead.Mold is a real concern for homeowners and renters alike since it can grow anywhere it finds moisture and organic nutrients to feed on . "Household mold primarily thrives in damp, humid areas, such as basements, showers, and areas around heating and cooling appliances," says John Balmes, M.D., a professor of medicine at UC San Francisco and of environmental health sciences in the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley. He adds it "can also occur in ventilation ducts and crawlspace." Mould inside buildings can often be easily treated to remove it and prevent it returning, but with so many different types of moulds, fungi and bacteria it is often worthwhile considering expert help. Older research indicates that spending time in damp indoor spaces is related to respiratory symptoms, including those of asthma. However, S. chartarum was not among the three types of mold most strongly associated with asthma development.