An allergy is caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system 
Tell me about it! Mold really gets to me.
According to the CDC, "mold can cause excessive exposure to mold-contaminated materials can cause adverse health effects in susceptible persons"
That's certainly true. There is mold where I work and sometimes it reeks all kinds of havoc on me.
Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods,' that "excessive exposure to mold-contaminated materials can cause adverse health effects in susceptible persons regardless of the type of mold or the extent of contamination." When mold spores are present in abnormally high quantities, they can present especially hazardous health risks to humans after prolonged exposure, including allergic reactions or poisoning by mycotoxins, or causing fungal infection (mycosis).
Health effects.
Studies have shown that people who are atopic (sensitive), already
for these insults can include ingestion, dermal exposure and inhalation.
Some mycotoxins cause immune system responses that vary considerably, depending on the individual. The duration of exposure, the frequency of exposure and the concentration of the insult (exposure) are elements in triggering immune system response.
Aflatoxin is an example of a mycotoxin. It is a cancer-causing poison produced by certain fungi in or on foods and feeds, especially in field corn and peanuts.
Originally, toxic effects from mold were thought to be the