Understanding mold allergies More and more allergies. It affects about 20% of the general population. Airborne allergens can easily travel for miles and affect an unsuspecting culprit. We need to understand the nature of the disease to help prevent and treat it.
Allergic rhinitis , also called nasal allergy, pollinosis or hay fever occurs when an allergen comes into contact with the nasal mucosa. Ragweed allergies or hay fever usually flares during the season change from summer to autumn, usually in mid-August and lasts until the first frost, each has its own tendency to develop allergies as it is transmitted through the genes. An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that is normally harmless to most people. But sometimes the body's immune system treats the allergen as an invader and tries to protect the body by releasing different chemicals. This hypersensitivity results of our immune system in allergy symptoms that could be uncomfortable. Symptoms can range from sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nose and throat, headache disability odor, and wheezing.
mold allergies occur when a person develops an allergic hypersensitivity reaction to mold spores. Mold spores are microscopic particles that are released from the mold and take off. mussels are found in damp places, both indoor and outdoor areas. Mold spores can be released from the soil when disturbed by mowing the lawn, raking leaves or even after a gentle rain shower. mold problems can occur indoors when there is water or moisture problems within a building. Mold spores can be dispersed within even the slightest disturbance. The best way to avoid exposure to outdoor molds is to stay indoors when the activities that disturb the soil such as mowing, raking or after a light shower. Mold Problems inside can be mitigated by controlling the water or moisture problems, and using fungicides such as bleach. These control measures of the environment are important to prevent exposure and cause allergy symptoms decreased. It would be preferable to be evaluated by an allergist to get a better understanding of his allergies, and advice on appropriate measures to control the environment.
Posted on February 19, 2010.