Mold-Related Diseases: Allergies & Infections - Symptoms & Causes

* Allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma, are caused by an allergic reaction to mold spores. Symptoms of allergic diseases can include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing.

* Infectious diseases, such as aspergillosis and mucormycosis, are caused by an infection with mold. Symptoms of infectious diseases can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and skin lesions.