Mold Spore Allergies
Understanding Mold allergies
More and more are suffering from allergies. It affects about 20% of the general population. Airborne allergens can travel easily 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 allergies, pollinosis, or hay fever occurs when an allergen comes into contact with the nasal membranes. Ragweed allergies or hay fever usually flares up during the change of season from summer to fall, usually in mid-August and lasts until the first frost Each individual has their own tendency to develop allergies as it is passed down through one's 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 various chemicals. This hypersensitivity of our immune system results in allergy symptoms that could be quite uncomfortable. The symptoms may range from sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nose and throat, to headache, smell impairment, and wheezing.
Mold allergies occur when an allergic individual develops a hypersensitivity reaction to mold spores. Mold spores are microscopic particles that get released from molds and become airborne. Molds are found in damp areas, both in indoor or outdoor areas. Mold spores can be released from the soil when disturbed by mowing the grass, raking the leaves or even after a gentle rain shower. Mold problems can occur indoors when there are water or humidity problems within a building. Mold spores can become dispersed indoors even with the slightest disturbance. The best way to avoid outdoor mold exposure is to stay indoors when activities that disturb the soil occurs such as mowing, raking or after a slight shower. Indoor mold problems can be mitigated by controlling water or humidity problems, and using fungicidal agents such as bleach. These environmental control measures are important to prevent exposure and result in decreased allergy symptoms. It would be best to be evaluated by an allergist to get a better understanding of one's allergies, and get advice on the appropriate environmental control measures.
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what is a remedy for mold spore allergy?
When mold spore counts are high I get sinus headaches and drainage. I also lose my voice, and I'm a singer.
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can UK social housing decision be overturned if I appeal, desperate and ill pls help?
Hi,
I have been suffering from severe mould spore allergy for 15 years which makes me itch all over and keeps me awake most of the night it is awful and destroying my life as I cannot function due to sleep deprivation causing exhaustion. I have had problems in private rental properties with mould and became so unwell as a result was forced to move in with my mother, her house had has mould problems which in thepast we have been able to just about keep ontop of but at times it has destroyed my life for many months until we can find it and fix it. It has over thepast year become so bad i have only been getting 2-4 hours sleep each night for getting on for a year.
Recently new social housing was built in our village and having a local connection I applied, I had been told to move out by my mother as she has mental problems and says my ongoing ill health caused by the mould is making them worse, I had also had to move into a tent in the garden to move away from the mould as I couldn't bear the itching and lack of sleep.
My doctor wrote to the council about my allergyand I let them know I was forced to sleep in a tent, the council wnated to visit the house which my mother owns but my mother has said she doesn't want anyone in the house because of her anxiety. On this basis they banded me as medium band and said couldn't give me higher as my mother wouldn't let them in to see the house. on this basis I was turned sdown for the flat as I wasn't urgent need and others had been on longer even though I've been dealing with this allergy ruining my life for 15 years.
I f I appeal this decision because it is not my fault my mother has mental health problems and I am being treated unfairly as though I am lying because of this can the decision on the flat be overturned, and so be allocated one of them what do I do, I have nowhere to go, I have had such problems with mould in private rentals it has destroyed my life as couldn't get it fixed so was stuck. I have no income and don't get any benefits.
Any advice really appreciated, finding it difficult to go on
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can social housing decision be overturned if I appeal, desperate and ill pls help?
Hi,
I have been suffering from severe mould spore allergy for 15 years which makes me itch all over and keeps me awake most of the night it is awful and destroying my life as I cannot function due to sleep deprivation causing exhaustion. I have had problems in private rental properties with mould and became so unwell as a result was forced to move in with my mother, her house had has mould problems which in thepast we have been able to just about keep ontop of but at times it has destroyed my life for many months until we can find it and fix it. It has over thepast year become so bad i have only been getting 2-4 hours sleep each night for getting on for a year.
Recently new social housing was built in our village and having a local connection I applied, I had been told to move out by my mother as she has mental problems and says my ongoing ill health caused by the mould is making them worse, I had also had to move into a tent in the garden to move away from the mould as I couldn't bear the itching and lack of sleep.
My doctor wrote to the council about my allergyand I let them know I was forced to sleep in a tent, the council wnated to visit the house which my mother owns but my mother has said she doesn't want anyone in the house because of her anxiety. On this basis they banded me as medium band and said couldn't give me higher as my mother wouldn't let them in to see the house. on this basis I was turned sdown for the flat as I wasn't urgent need and others had been on longer even though I've been dealing with this allergy ruining my life for 15 years.
I f I appeal this decision because it is not my fault my mother has mental health problems and I am being treated unfairly as though I am lying because of this can the decision on the flat be overturned, and so be allocated one of them what do I do, I have nowhere to go, I have had such problems with mould in private rentals it has destroyed my life as couldn't get it fixed so was stuck. I have no income and don't get any benefits.
Any advice really appreciated finding it difficilt to go on
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