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Could Long Term Exposure To Mold Be Dangerous?

I have mold (fungi) in my bedroom, and it has probably been so for several years. However, this bedroom is cleaned at least once a week, so I believe the mold quantity is small; however, when lifting the mattress (which is in direct contact to the floor), the characteristic smell of mold is somewhat strong.
How do I know whether this is toxic mold? What problems can it cause? I have headaches and I frequently sneeze, and have the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. I have read that long-term exposure to mold cause memory loss brain lesions; is it true, even if at a very small level?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you prolong exposure to mold causes a fungal infection to you. All of symptom is related to allergic fungal disease. I advice to go engineering measure to reduce the mold burden. All the mold are potentially harmful if exposed for prolong period, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
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Could Long Term Exposure To Mold Be Dangerous?

Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you prolong exposure to mold causes a fungal infection to you. All of symptom is related to allergic fungal disease. I advice to go engineering measure to reduce the mold burden. All the mold are potentially harmful if exposed for prolong period, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.