Mold Allergy
A mold allergy is an
adverse reaction to various types of mold and mildew that can be found
in your home or office. They can also grow outdoors. Mold and mildew
often grow in areas that are humid or damp. It is common for it to grow
in areas you wouldn’t think to look like behind your
refrigerator, in the walls, and under baseboards. The kitchen,
basement, and bathrooms are the most likely places to find mold and
mildew in your home. Outdoors mold and mildew grow on logs, in piles of
leaves, and under the porch area. They are a type of fungi that
reproduce and multiple.
The spores are what is in the air and results in your mold allergy. The
mold allergy may be mild or it can make a person very ill depending on
the type of mold and the severity of it. A mold allergy can be
overlooked because it has several similar symptoms to other types of
allergies. A key indicator of a mold allergy is that it never seems to
go away where a seasonal allergy will come and go.
Pay attention to where your symptoms are worse. Do you feel terrible in
your home but better when you go outside? Do you feel good when you
take a few days off work but feel the effects of a mold allergy when
you return to work? There are home testing kits available to find out
if you have a mold allergy. You can also hire someone to come in and
take a look for you. If you believe your mold allergy is the result of
something at work, talk it over with your supervisor. Chances are other
employees may be experiencing the same thing. If your employer refuses
to investigate consider reporting the issue to the local health
department or your state Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
There are many degrees of a mold allergy that you may develop. Most
people who are allergic to mold also suffer from other types of
allergies. This can make the mold allergy harder to identify. Some
people are fine except for their mold allergy. The severity of it
depends on the type of mold, how much of it there is, and how long you
are exposed to it. Another reason it is hard to differentiate between a
mold allergy and other allergies is because the symptoms of both
include sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, congestion, and coughing. A
mold allergy is commonly mistaken for hay fever.
It is recommended that you see a doctor to diagnose the types of
allergies you have. If a mold allergy is suspected tests can be done on
you as well as your home and work environment. To get rid of mold, use
rubber gloves and a face mask. Try to stay as far away from mold spores
as possible. If mold is found in your home or office avoid going into
the environment if possible. You can prevent mold and mildew from
breeding in your home and office by placing a fan in the bathroom,
taking care of water leaks, avoid having carpet in your bathroom, and
wash your toilets, sinks and bath tubs often to prevent fungus from
building.
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