Who is affected by exposure to mold?
For those who are affected by mold exposure, there can be a wide variation in how they react. People who may be affected more severely and quickly than others include: * infants and children * elderly people * individuals with respiratory conditions or allergies and asthma * persons with weakened immune systems (for example, people with HIV infection, chemotherapy patients, or organ or bone marrow transplant recipients, autoimmune diseases.) Those with special health concerns should consult their doctor if they are concerned about mold exposure. The symptoms that may seem to occur from mold exposure can also be due to other causes such as bacterial or viral infections, or other allergies.
