An analysis of recently published research results is provided, showing that if molds and the different compounds they produce can lead to some health effects (allergies, infections, potential toxicologic effects) when inhalated, these effects occur only for exposures at very high doses. The potential toxicity from indoor air exposures is therefore very low, which allows to consider the term 'toxic mold' as a misnomer.
Toxic mold - a misnomer
Year:
2003
Bibliographic info:
ASHRAE IAQ Applications - Spring 2003 - Vol 4, No 2 - pp 12-13, 12 refs