Mold can trigger asthma problems in sensitive individuals with asthma. According to the Asthma in Utah, Burden Report 2009, 8.0% of Utahns say they have asthma and 10.8% of adults with asthma reported seeing mold in their homes.
“It’s not known for certain that exposure to mold can cause asthma, but we do know that it can trigger asthma symptoms,” said Rebecca Jorgensen with the Asthma Program at the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). “Mold can trigger symptoms like wheezing, coughing, fatigue and difficulty breathing in people who have asthma and are sensitive to mold,” she added.
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