While the mold in your home may not always be clearly visible, your body may be having obvious reactions to its presence. Reactions to mold may present themselves as similar symptoms to that of an allergy. If you notice you have a runny nose, scratchy throat or continually watering eyes this may be your body’s way of informing you of the mold’s presence. To determine whether these are simple allergies or a mold reaction, take note of when the symptoms strike. Do you feel worse when you enter the house and better when you leave it? If so, you are probably experiencing a mold reaction. Visible signs of mold may reveal themselves as dirt or soot settled into crevices of your home. Mold can appear in many various forms, including white, thin threads, black spots or green patches. Finally, if you can not see or feel the symptoms of mold, use your sense of smell. Have you been noticing a moldy smell in certain areas? If so, you probably have mold in should have a professional come inspect your home for the origin of the smell.