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# Allergy to mold -- Mold allergy has been well documented. We test for it in our office, as do most allergists. Symptoms can include runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and skin rashes. Allergic fungal sinusitis is also a form of mold allergy.
# Infections - Usually infection from mold occurs only in persons on chemotherapy or with diseases which may make them more susceptible to infection. Skin, eyes, and lungs are often affected. Aspergillus is the most notable fungus to cause infection (aspergillosis), but others have been associated with infections also.
# Mold can irritate mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory system.
# Trigeminal nerve effects have been associated with mold, and have been reported to cause decreased attention, disorientation, diminished reflex time, and dizziness.
# Volatile compounds (VOCS) produced by mold are thought to cause headache, attention deficit, inability to concentrate, and dizziness.
# It is uncertain whether exposure over time to moldy odors can desensitize an individual so they have less perception of all odors, or cause them to be more highly irritated by odors.
# Some molds (fungi) produce toxins or poisons.
Toxic molds can suppress the immune system, or damage intestines, skin, or lungs. They can increase susceptibility to cancer. They can cause blood vessels in the skin or lungs to rupture.
Toxic molds are reported to cause nausea and diarrhea, depression, headaches, tremors, kidney problems, and infertility.
Penicillium is a toxic mold which has been linked with kidney damage and has been shown to be carcinogenic (cancer-producing) in laboratory animals.
Aspergillis is the most toxic mold according to some sources. Some of the toxins