Exposing yourself permanently and for a long time in places where mold exists can affect health in many ways. For some people, mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or rashes. People with asthma or who are allergic to mold can have severe reactions. Those with suppressed immune systems, and those with chronic lung disease, may develop lung infections from mold.

Trust your nose! If it smells musty like old socks, it’s more likely mold. However, not all molds will give off that familiar odor and then we must rely on eyesight and if people experience symptoms of mold disease. The other sign is any discoloration you can see that can be any color from light green to dark black.