In many of the mold remediation guidance documents and training classes, there is a brief discussion of the potential health effects associated with fungal exposure. Allergy symptoms are the most frequently mentioned health issue, along with the worsening of asthma and other upper respiratory illnesses. Over the last few years, the recognition of individuals becoming sensitized to mold, and the discussion of chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), has gained some well-deserved recognition.
The most recent health concern starting to be discussed in earnest is the impact of mycotoxin exposure on the health of occupants in mold-contaminated structures. This emphasis follows the science of new technology like the AirAnswers sampler that, for the first time, can actually measure mycotoxins in the air.