About Asthma Symptoms From Mold Allergies

To people fortunate enough to be without allergies or asthma, mold is nothing more than indicator that the bread has gone bad. To those prone to itchy eyes, phantom sneezes and asthma attacks, however, it's much more serious. Mold is one of the most common irritants that effects people with respiratory mold allergies, and if it's left unchecked it can lead to reoccurring asthma and allergy symptoms that never seem to go away.

Allergic asthma and non-allergic asthma are the two broad categories experts often use to classify asthma sufferers. The two conditions are the same save for the triggers that bring about symptoms. Common Non-allergic Asthma Triggers · Cold air · Exercise · Smoke · Viruses · Anxiety Common Allergic Asthma Triggers · Pollen · Mold · Pet dander · Dust Just because there are two categories, however, does not mean that all asthmatics have one or the other. Many people will unfortunately have to develop an asthma control plan that takes the triggers from both categories into account.

Life would be simple for asthma sufferers with a mold sensitivity if all mold were is as easy to detect as black spot on a piece of bread or a dark blotch on the basement ceiling. The problem with mold is that it's not always that obvious. Mold is microscopic fungi that can grow on virtually any substance where moisture is present, and it produces tiny spores that float through the air continually. It resides indoors and outdoors, and it's often undetectable to the naked eye. There is no practical way to completely eliminate mold from our lives. For that reason it's a good idea for most mold allergy sufferers to inquire about medication in addition to limiting their exposure to it.

People with allergic asthma can't always control what they're exposed to throughout the day, but they can do a lot to make their lungs and homes safe from mold. Because mold needs moisture to thrive the obvious first step in mold-proofing a home is to limit humidity. A hygrometer is the best means of monitoring indoor humidity, and it can be purchased in most hardware stores. Ideally the humidity level should be kept between 30 to 50 percent relative humidity. Other actions to take · Use air-conditioning. · Purchase a dehumidifier. · Seek out all visible mold on hard surfaces and wash it off. · Fix leaky plumbing. · Keep drip pans for refrigerator, air conditioning and dehumidifier clean and dry. · Use exhaust fans or open windows when showering, cooking or using a dishwasher. · Vent clothes driers to the outside

In addition to the many methods allergic asthmatics can use to limit moisture within their homes, there are a number of prescription medications they can use to protect themselves when they step outside. Singulair, taken in pill form, is one of the most common medications available for asthmatics, and it treats symptoms for both allergies and asthma. There are also various corticosteriod inhalers available that are effective in fighting lung inflammation. Contact your doctor to find out which combination is best for you.