Mold allergy: Should I get rid of my houseplants?

Q.	I have a mold allergy, and my doctor told me I should get rid of my houseplants. Why is this necessary? Are houseplants a source of mold? Janet / North Dakota see response Mayo Clinic asthma and allergy specialist James Li, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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