Effects

• Exposure to airborne mold spores can cause sneezing, fatigue, skin irritation, watery eyes, itching and a stuffy or runny nose. This fungus can also cause breathing problems and infections in people with asthma, chronic respiratory disease and immune suppression.
  
  

Solution

• When tackling fungal growth under the home, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests you wear goggles and non-porous gloves and that you open windows and doors for ventilation. Also, wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants and a dust mask to prevent the spores from settling on your skin or entering your lungs.
  
  

Prevention

• To keep mold from coming back, fix leaks under the house and remove any standing water. Also, use dehumidifiers and fans to dry the area out completely.