Why is mold dangerous? Requiring immediate attention in schools, public buildings, etc.?

The Genus Stachybotrys: What You Should Know

Stachybotrys is sometimes called toxic black mold because it produces mycotoxins that can cause severe health problems to those who have been exposed to it. Stachybotrys exposure symptoms include difficulty breathing, sinusitis, fatigue, and even depression.

I’m not sure “immediate attention” is always called for. But mold and mold spores can get breathed in, and if they get into the lungs, can cause all sorts of issues.

There is a “mold industry” and to a lesser degree a “mold lobby” that does publicize the importance of getting rid of mold, to some degree for financial gain.

Compare mold to the radon scare of the 1980s, which turned out to be largely overblown.

if you are allergic to mold like I am and like many people I know, black mold in a building is not overblown.

Some mold could be dangerous. Especially if you haven’t been exposed to it much. Being exposed to dirt and mold allows your body to build resistance.

Mold put me in the hospital for 2 weeks with pneumonia once.

Ah, now I understand. Thanks for replying!