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Brain
Invasive fungal infections could result in brain abscess, which occurs in severe immunosuppression

Otomycosis
Ear fungal infection has symptoms of itching, ear discharge (black/green), and tympanic membrane inflammation

Allergic rhinitis
Fungal infection can also cause allergic rhinitis, the symptoms of which include sneezing, nasal congestion, and wheezing

Sinus Infections
Sinus infections include Allergic fungal sinusitis, which causes nasal polyps and thick mucus, and invasive sinusitis, which causes facial pain, and necrosis

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
reaction led by direct attachment between fungi and bronchus could cause allergic reactions including asthma exacerbations, brown mucus plugs, eosinophilia

Heart
Invasive fungal infections could result in endocarditis, which occurs in severe immunosuppression

Allergic alveolitis & Aspergilloma
allergic alveoli inflammation and cavity in the lung caused by aspergillus, symptoms of which includes dry cough, dyspnea, pulmonary fibrosis, hemoptysis (life-threatening), and chronic cough

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
hypersensitivity pneumonitis causes acute fever, chills, and dyspnea; chronic progressive cough and fibrosis

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
symptoms including fever, pleuritic pain, "halo sign" on CT (hemorrhagic infarction). - Disseminated: Brain abscesses, necrotic skin lesions

Skin infections
Skin fungal infections are characterized with erythematous, scaly, or wart-like lesions. People with invasive aspergillosis are more possible (1-5%) to have skin fungal infection, and is estimated to occur in 5–13% of recipients of bone marrow transplants, in 5–25% of patients who have received heart or lung transplants, and in 10–20% of patients who are receiving intensive chemotherapy for leukaemia.

Onychomycosis
Nail fungal infection is signified by thickened, discolored nails, the prevalence of which ranges from 1% to 8% with Aspergillus infection accounting for 2%

Current solutions, especially the "household" methods like white vinegar and baking soda, have very limited effect, if any, against mold and spores, the latter being the culprit of allergies and infections.

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) also cause dermatitis and other skin irritation if used without absolute caution.

Bleach and hydrogen peroxide rapidly damage walls and clothes while releasing a pungent odor that quickly spreads in an enclosed space.
It often requires hours, if not days, for the irritative odor to dissipate.

Given the health risks and the limitations of current solutions, there is an urgent need for a safer and more effective alternative.

current solutions, especially the "household" methods like white vinegar and baking soda, have very limited effect, if any, against mold and SPORES, the latter being the culprit of allergies and infections.
Bleach and hydrogen peroxide rapidly damage walls and clothes while releasing a pungent odor that quickly spreads in an enclosed space. It often requires hours, if not days, for the irritative odor to dissipate
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) also cause dermatitis and other skin irritation if used without absolute caution.

Mainly composed of β-1,4-N-acetylglucosamine polymers (chitin) and β-glucan, the mold cell wall plays a critical role in structural support and mycelia extension.

Chitinase: Hydrolyzes β-1,4-N-acetylglucosamine polymers (chitin).
Glucanase: Hydrolyizes β-glucan in fungal cell wall.
Lysozyme: Disrupts cell wall integrity through its cationic charge, and causes ROS to form in the protoplasm.
Geraniol: Provide rose-like fragrance and possess antifungal effect.