Mold Allergy symptoms

Allergies to Mold can affect people of all ages. Some symptoms are very similar to that of a common cold or flu.

Mold can be found almost anywhere in the world. In particular, mold spores are even in the fresh air that we breathe in everyday. A fungus or mold spore is released into the air, similar to the way that pollen s released from our flowers and plants when disturbed. If you brush up against plants or disturb the leaves when raking up the yard, it will release the spores into the air, causing the same allergic symptoms result.

Mold grows in a variety of places

Mold can grow inside or outside the home on sheds, or any rotting wood or amongst the rocks, and leaves in the back yard. Most people will associate mold with growing in our bathrooms. We notice it mainly in the corners or base of our shower recess, on the tiles, or on the shower curtains. It will grow even in the walls of your home if; they are continually wet or damp. Although, there are many more places where mold grows, for instance:

• In our pillows
• In Refrigerator or esky doors or lids
• Under the kitchen sink
• Around the rim of a washing machine
• Rubbish bins and carpets

Allergic to Penicillin

It is hard to believe that mold can cause so many different types of allergies to people of any age. You may be more at risk if either of your parents suffered from mold allergies. As my husband is allergic to Penicillin, he is more susceptible to having an allergic reaction to mold. If you are allergic to penicillin there is another reason of concern.

How often have you seen the green mold on cheese? Most people cut the affected area off and eat the rest. However, if you are allergic to penicillin, this is another form of penicillin- and the simple act of cutting off the green affected area is not sufficient, as the cheese will still have penicillin in the whole piece of cheese and will still be enough to cause an allergic reaction.

Many mold sufferers believe they are suffering from a simple cold when in fact it is an allergy to mold causing the flue like symptoms.

Symptoms of Mold

Mold spores normally attach themselves to the lining of our nose, which then causes the various allergy symptoms. The most common and noticeable symptoms from mold are a runny nose, watery and itchy red eyes, hives, headaches and sinus, and difficulty in breathing.

The toxic mold Symptoms could cause, dizziness, nausea, anemia, rashes on your skin, memory loss, difficulty in breathing, and the more serious cases could result in death.

Avoid the risks of mold growing in your home

There are many ways to help avoid the risk of mold contamination, especially in your home. Reduce the amount of dampness by making sure to dry your floors and never store damp clothes in cupboards. Install proper air vents in the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen above the stove.

Repair dripping taps and remove plugs from sinks, which in turn will prevent the leaky tap from overflowing into and under the cupboards. Most sink cupboards are made from malamute or chipboard, which will expand when, wet and retains the water. Make sure the steam from your electric kettle is not causing a buildup of moisture if operated from under the top wall cupboard on your kitchen top, as the vapors will collect under there.

When cleaning the bathroom use mold inhibitors on your bathroom tiles. Make sure there is adequate ventilation in every room of your home, especially during the more humid months of the year when the mold grows. If you are, one of the people affected by mold, then, wear a mask to avoid any contamination.

Who is more likely to have a mold allergy?

People in many different occupations suffer from exposure to mold allergies. They may work in factories, farms, orchards, or plant nurseries. Food fungi may cause a reaction in some people.

It is always better to be sure, so if you have any doubts as to what is causing your allergy, contact your doctor. He will decide whether you need to have a skin test done to verify what type of allergy you have.