Cook County Public Health urges residents to avoid entering buildings with visible or smelly mold after floods, especially those with asthma, lung conditions or compromised immunity, to prevent health risks from contaminated floodwater carrying bacteria, viruses and fecal material. Key advice includes wearing N95 masks, gloves and boots during cleanup and having professionals inspect for mold and structural damage.
Source: sleepandsinuscenters. Original: https://sleepandsinuscenters.com/blog/sinus-symptoms-after-water-damage-causes-mold-risk-20260305021224
