Allergies

• Many people suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions can be brought on by mold spores in the air. This includes coughing, sneezing and a runny nose.
  
  

Asthma

• Mold spores in the air can cause an asthma attack. The UCB Institute of Allergies states that approximately 14.5 million Americans suffer from asthma.
  
  

Lung Problems

• The Centers for Disease Control have concluded that black mold is the biggest culprit in unexplained bleeding lungs. Black mold grows in water damaged homes.
  
  

Breathing Issues

• A high amount of mold in the air can cause breathing problems. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing and congestion.
  
  

Colds

• Breathing in mold spores can cause colds. Colds caused by mold generally last longer than the normal cold, and return repeatedly with infection.
  
  

Flu Symptoms

• Flu symptoms can be brought on by mold. Flu-like symptoms include coughing, fever, fatigue and body ache.
  
  

Fatigue

• High mold levels can cause a person to feel fatigued. The fatigue worsens over time, and often becomes chronic.