Mold exposure doesn’t always cause issues, but it can trigger allergic reactions or lead to more severe reactions, such as worsened asthma or lung infections.

Q: Lately I’ve noticed some discoloration in my floors and a strong musty smell. Could these be signs of mold under my hardwood floors? If so, who should I call or what should I do to treat the mold?

For people with weakened immune systems, common molds lurking in the environment—in the soil, along damp walls or on a ...

Mold affects people in very different ways, from minor allergy symptoms to dangerous asthma attacks and infections, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention.

Breathing mold into the lungs, especially for a long period of time, may trigger allergic reactions and worsen symptoms of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Some types of mold may cause ...

Immunotherapy. 2012;4(1):107-120. Despite use of antifungal agents with in vitro activity against these molds, outcomes are poor in patients with persistent neutropenia or other immune deficits.

Sneezing, coughing, or feeling down and tired? While these symptoms might make you think you’re coming down with a cold, you may want to keep an eye on how you feel over time. If these symptoms tend ...

Four hospitals in Houston have reportedly seen marginal increases in patients being diagnosed with mold-related infections possibly linked to the timeline of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Houston Public ...

Figure 1. Representative 18 F-FDS PET/CT and PET/MRI images of patients with pulmonary (n = 3) and cerebral (n = 2) invasive mold infections. NEW ORLEANS (June 23, 2025)—A novel PET radiotracer can ...

FILE: Mold samples from a home flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005; environmental molds can be a health risk for fungal infections. Mold has been steadily building up around the Houston area ever ...