No one knows the answer to this question for several reasons. Individuals are very different with respect to the amount of mold exposure they can tolerate. Children under the age of one year may be more susceptible to the effects of some molds than older individuals. Measuring or estimating “exposure” levels is very difficult.

Molds can cause many health ailments. The most common symptom associated with exposure to elevated levels of fungal spores or mold is Allergies. Other symptoms are; asthma, edema, bronchiospasms, pulmonary emphysema, candida vaginitis, thrush, infections in the human skin, nails, eyes, nose, sinuses, tongue, throat, esophagus, and the entire digestive tract and fungal related ear infections. Molds can also be acutely toxic to the liver, brain, kidneys, lungs and heart. See similar questions...

The mold glossary (located at the end of the "Mold FAQ" section) has pictures of mold, types of mold, mold exposure, and effects of mold, in a general informational format. References and acknowledgments are provided so the viewer can also locate additional and more detailed information about mold from various sources. See similar questions...

Some symptoms might include a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and respiratory complaints. Symptoms often resemble those of allergies and asthma. See similar questions...

The effects of drinking high levels of vinyl chloride are unknown. Potential health risks are damage to the nervous system and liver. See similar questions...

Stay indoors when the pollen count is high and on windy days when dust and pollen are easily scattered. Keep indoor plants to a minimum and never overwater if allergic to mold. Wet soil encourages mold growth. See similar questions...

We use the Center for Disease Control traveler's health recommendations (www.cdc.gov). Your travel doctor will be knowledgeable about current epidemics and should be consulted. The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Western Africa including Ghana . Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). See similar questions...

Limb Loss is more often the result of, rather than the cause of other health problems. Since the loss of a limb can result in decreased activity, the risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle may be increased. Residual limb and phantom pain, as well as skin problems associated with prosthesis use are also common. See similar questions...

Independent scientific institutions around the world review relevant research as it is published. The consensus of these expert groups is that there is no demonstrable evidence of a risk to human health from mobile phone use. The GSMA however, continues to support international quality research into this question. See similar questions...

People with allergies may be more sensitive to molds. People with immune suppression or underlying lung disease are more susceptible to fungal infections. See similar questions...

Not necessarily. The effect of clouds on UV radiation is as varied as the clouds themselves. Fully overcast skies lead to reductions in surface UV irradiance. On average, scattered or broken clouds also cause reductions, but short-term or localised UV levels can be larger than for cloud-free skies if direct sunlight is also present. See similar questions...

The protective benefits of UV radiation are undeniable. Warnings about limited and sensible exposure to the sun or UV radiation are exaggerated. Several researchers, most notably Dr. William Grant, have published peer-reviewed articles demonstrating that in America, for example, increased sun exposure would result in 185,000 fewer cases of internal cancer and 30,000 fewer deaths from cancer of the breast, ovaries, colon, prostate, bladder, uterus, esophagus, rectum and stomach. See similar questions...

Allergic reactions are the most common health problems associated with biological pollutants. Symptoms often include watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing, nasal congestion, itching, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headaches, and dizziness, lethargy and fatigue, fever and digestive problems. Dust mite residues have been identified as an important trigger for asthma attacks. See similar questions...

Although some “experts” claim that individuals have brain damage or have died because of exposure to mold and especially mold toxins, there is no good science at this time to support these claims. Consequently it is prudent to minimize one’s exposure to really moldy environments. By “really moldy” we mean where there are large visible areas of mold (more than a few square feet) or the building has a “musty” odor because of hidden mold growth. See similar questions...

Mold growth can not only lead to structural damage to your home (like sagging floors), but it can also adversely affect your health. You can be exposed to mold by touching moldy materials, eating moldy foods, and breathing in microscopic mold spores in the air. You can inhale over a half million spores per minute without even knowing it. Mold allergy symptoms may include skin rash, runny nose, irritated eyes, cough, congestion, and aggravation of asthma. See similar questions...

Long term: The increased severity of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and other aging-related skin problems. Also, skin cancers, including Melanoma. Most of these harmful effects are caused by UVB, the most dangerous form of UV radiation that penetrates our atmosphere. UVA is the UV radiation that gives you a tan, but keep in mind that the full effects of UVA are still not known, and some scientists believe that it may be somewhat harmful as well. See similar questions...