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Problem #1: Water damage or water intrusion; roof leaks, pipe leaks; water getting into your home or basement; flooding etc.

 

Problem #2: Some people are unusually sensitive to mold. They may experience respiratory problems when they are exposed and they can become very ill.

 

Problem #3: Specific mold types, for example the "black mold" that has been around forever but people are now talking about, seems to make people ill. Some people seem to be more sensitive than others, but this black mold appears to have a greater propensity to cause problems.

 

Researchers estimate that about 10 percent of the population is severely allergic to mold. Depending on sensitivity, people may experience headaches, runny nose, skin rashes, memory loss, coughing and long periods of listlessness. Those who are most sensitive may experience severe asthma or feel they have a perpetual case of the flu. Newborns, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems can be severely and even fatally affected. Susceptibility varies with genetic predisposition, age, state of health, and level of exposure.