Media Frenzy: How Mold Got Sold as a Top Health Hazard From: The Washington Post | Date: February 15, 2003| Author: Barry Stone | Copyright 2003 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Q DEAR BARRY: Do you think the mold issue has been exaggerated? I do. Mold has been on the earth for millions of years. How is it that all of a sudden mold became so toxic that people are tearing down their homes, ripping out sheetrock, pulling out their hair, and spending untold millions annually on mold inspections and repairs? What is the source of this crazy new scare? Could you offer a more logical, even-handed response? -- Martin

A One does wonder how a naturally occurring, ubiq...