The CDC reports that studies by the Institute of Medicine clearly link mold exposure to a number of health problems. Most common molds around the house aren’t cause for concern, but exposure to toxic black mold can produce serious reactions in healthy people. Headaches, runny noses and itchy eyes are noted most often, but black mold exposure can also lead to: • Sever irritation in mucous membranes • Trouble breathing and serious respiratory distress • Uncontrollable coughing that sometimes produces blood • Upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting • Bladder and kidney problems • Extreme fatigue and tiredness • A loss of concentration and memory • Compromised immune system responses • Internal organ damage and failure