Yes, mold in your apartment can make you sick. Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health problems, especially for people with allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems. Some common symptoms of mold exposure include:
Nasal congestion
Coughing and wheezing
Eye irritation
Skin rash
Headaches
Fatigue
Difficulty breathing
If you suspect that you have mold in your apartment and it is causing health problems, you should take steps to identify and remove the mold. Generally, the apartment owner must repair the apartment to make it such that it does not suffer from mold. If you have questions about what your apartment owner must do, you may consider contacting our office. We offer free consultations.