Health is the number one concern when mold is seen inside a home. Mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. People with asthma or who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung disease may get infections in their lungs from mold.

 

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, ceiling tiles, wood products. carpet, fabric, and upholstery.​