If we held a Mold 101 class at a local Rockwell school, most students would easily be able to tell you that mold is often black, it smells bad, and it can make you sick. While some of these widely-held beliefs are true, many homeowners don’t understand mold thoroughly. We at Lone Star State Mitigation would like to introduce some common questions surrounding mold growth to help you become a mold pro. Q: Is mold a health risk to me and my family? A: Fun fact: There is always a little mold in the air and on common surfaces. Fortunately, there are very few cases that report toxic molds (which contain certain mycotoxins) inside homes. This type of mold can cause dangerous health conditions such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss. Researchers differ on the health effects of mold and a link between mold and major health disorders hasn’t been proven. Generally speaking, molds can trigger hay fever-like allergic symptoms. Certain individuals with a previous history of lung ...