Chronic Sinus Trouble

• Chronic sinus troubles, such as headaches, congestion and runny nose, may be caused by environmental factors like exposure to black mold.
  
  

Asthma

• Asthma, in some cases, may be caused by environmental factors such as exposure to black mold earlier in life.
  
  

Other Problems

• Other health problems associated with exposure to black mold include eye and skin irritation, wheezing, nausea, and hearing and memory loss.
  
  

Severe Reactions

• People exposed to large amounts of mold through work, such as farming, may have severe reactions which include fever and shortness of breath.
  
  

Risks

• Sensitivity to black mold and the potential health problems it can cause is higher for people with allergies, those with lung disease, and those with immune suppression.
  
  

Treatment

• Treating health problems caused by black mold will vary depending upon the symptoms. You may need to see a doctor, and call a mold inspector to find the source of black mold causing the problem.