Mold (fungi) is present everywhere-indoors and outdoors. There are more than 100,000 species of mold.

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Molds can trigger asthma and allergies in sensitive individuals.

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There are literally hundreds of thousands of kinds of molds in existence today. Found in every ecological niche, mold can serve a very useful purpose. While it is estimated that about 50-100 common indoor mold types have the potential for creating health problems, most are harmless to us.

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Some mold is beneficial, like mushrooms, which we eat. Others add flavor to our cheeses. And, of course, natural antibiotics are derived from molds.

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Mold was discussed in the Bible (Leviticus 13-14), and mold may have played a part in the Salem Witch Trials, the Irish Potato Famine, and the curse of the mummy’s tombs.

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Today’s weather tight houses and HVAC systems can create ideal growth conditions for harmful mold.