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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 MIN

Episode #81: Ask Change the Air - Can mold behind a wall impact your health?

from Your Indoor Air Podcast · host Change the Air Foundation

Can mold hidden behind your walls really affect the air you breathe and your health? Jessica McQuade answers this common (and hotly debated) question with a clear, evidence-based “yes.” Using real-life demonstrations and visuals, she explains how air pressure, wall penetrations, and everyday household activities can pull contaminants from hidden spaces directly into your living area.Have a question about mold, water damage, or indoor air quality?Submit it to Ask Change the Air, our ongoing monthly Q&A series featuring expert insights based on real questions from homeowners and renters.📩 Submit your question:[email protected] we can’t answer every question directly, your submission helps guide future episodes and educational resources.🔔 Don’t miss new episodesStay informed and catch each new release by subscribing below:📧  Newsletter:https://changetheairfoundation.org/st...🎧 Podcast – Your Indoor Air Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...💻  YouTube:   / @changetheairfoundation3440  Disclaimer: Your Indoor Air Podcast, a Change the Air Foundation production, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, healthcare or other professional services, such as giving healthcare advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care.  Users should not disregard or delay in seeking medical attention for any medical condition or concern they may have.

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Can mold hidden behind your walls really affect the air you breathe and your health? Jessica McQuade answers this common (and hotly debated) question with a clear, evidence-based “yes.” Using real-life demonstrations and visuals, she explains how air pressure, wall penetrations, and everyday household activities can pull contaminants from hidden spaces directly into your living area. Have a question about mold, water damage, or indoor air quality? Submit it to Ask Change the Air, our o...

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