So would elevated levels of mold be dangerous?

It would depend on the individual. The CDC says that molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. Additionally, we know that certain persons are particularly sensitive to these spores, and they may have allergic reactions or other respiratory complaints. Depending on one's level of sensitivity, the exposure needed to trigger health effects might range from a brief encounter to years of close contact. Likewise, the health reaction might range from a sneeze or a cough to a serious allergic reaction. The most that the EPA will say is that some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. No one is willing to say what percentage of the otherwise healthy population is not sensitive to mold or mildew spores.

 

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