Mold health issues

Have you ever seen mold on your food or in your bathroom? Mold is a type of fungus that likes to grow in damp and dark places. While it might be interesting to look at, mold can actually cause some problems for our health.

When we breathe in mold spores (tiny microscopic parts of mold), they can irritate our nose, throat, and lungs. This can make us sneeze, cough or have a sore throat. Sometimes, it can even trigger asthma attacks or make us feel like we can't breathe very well.

If we touch mold, it can cause skin irritation and rashes. Eating moldy food or being exposed to very large amounts of mold can also cause other health problems, like headaches, fever, dizziness, and even memory loss.

So, it is important to keep our homes clean and dry, especially in areas like the bathroom and kitchen where mold likes to grow. If we do discover mold in our home, we should clean it up quickly and carefully to keep ourselves safe and healthy.