There are a lot of stories about mold, but it's hard to tell which are fact and which are fiction. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of mold and its effects on allergies and health. What you learn may surprise you. The information in this quiz was presented by Dr. James Seltzer and Dr. Jay Portnoy at a 2008 AAAAI Annual Meeting Seminar.
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Mold and its spores contain allergens. In sensitive or allergic people, fungi (molds) can cause allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis or asthma. Molds may also produce musty odors known as volatile organic compounds that may irritate the ey... Read More >
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Mold and its spores contain allergens. In sensitive or allergic people, fungi (molds) can cause allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis or asthma. Molds may also produce musty odors known as volatile organic compounds that may irritate the ey... Read More >
Mold and its spores contain allergens. In sensitive or allergic people, fungi (molds) can cause allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis or asthma. Molds may also produce musty odors known as volatile organic compounds that may irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.
Mold and its spores contain allergens. In sensitive or allergic people, fungi (molds) can cause allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis or asthma. Molds may also produce musty odors known as volatile organic compounds that may irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.