India, Aug. 21 -- During the rainy season, you will notice some walls in your home become damp, with dark patches of mould gradually appearing across their surfaces. These patches may seem like a home renovation problem, but can they also affect your health?ALSO READ: Do you use cotton buds to remove earwax? ENT specialist explains why this habit can damage your ears

A specialist shared his insights on the health risks of mould. Dr Avinash Kumar, senior consultant (Centre of ENT, Head & Neck Surgery) at ShardaCare - Healthcity, explained that mould releases microscopic spores into the air, which you may inhale. What could the consequences be, and can these spores trigger a fungal infection in the nose or sinuses? He confirmed that you ma...