Mold comes in a variety of forms, many common and manageable through the use of medication. Mold grows inside and outside buildings everywhere in the United States. When mold is present, it often causes a reaction that affects a large number of people, adults and children alike.

 

The fungus mold does have a purpose. In fact, the spores can breakdown dead matter, throwing nutrients back into the air. Plants and animals are capable of carrying mold spores. Dirt, leaves, paper and wood, found in many homes and businesses, can lead to mold growth.  

 

Any place that has significant moisture such as garbage cans and basements can have mold spores. The window frames of homes (especially older homes) tend to have mold including black or green films of it. While you can use bleach to get rid of the discoloration, the spores are still in the air and come back to the window frame in a matter of weeks.

 

While mold is seen in homes and business, it’s also found on food. For instance, dairy and yeast containing products are highly susceptible to mold spores. You can find the mold by the green or white color sponge-like spores growing on the food. Even when mold is not yet presents, people who experience with allergic reactions will have symptoms.

 

Food mold doesn’t need to be full-blown to cause allergy symptoms. If you want to reduce your chances of getting mold allergy symptoms, it’s best to check the date on all your food. Most people do not realize that dried fruits are a source for mold spores. Check the dates and eat these foods in date or fresh.

 

Any person, no matter what race, age, body type or gender, can have an allergic reaction to mold spores. It’s not unheard for doctors to misdiagnose the symptoms of mold for symptoms of a cold. After all, they are similar to one another. For instance, they can both induce wheezing, rashes, watery eyes and runny noses. Once a diagnoses has been made, doctors can and often do prescribe Claritin and Zyrtec to deal with the allergy symptoms. Keep in mind that these medications don’t cure the allergies but just reduces the discomfort they cause. You can also find these products in stores.

 

Most people suffer allergy symptoms during the fall and winter months. This is because leaves become damp and produce mold spores. It’s important to rake them up and place them in bags to get rid of this possibility. The winter months combined with fresh air and dampness can produce a large amount of more spores. One way to get rid of mold spores is to update your windows, which will reduce the cold air flowing into your home.

 

You can also reduce how many mold spores get into your home by placing plastic over the windows. Make sure you clean heating filter as often as possible. By doing this, you can keep the mold spores from re-circulating in the room after they’ve attached themselves to the heater. You can also use home air filtration systems to help you out. Be sure to keep basements free of mold spores by reducing how damp it is. Be aware of severe mold allergy reactions since they may require medical attention.  If a child has mold allergies, it’s imperative it’s documented and their doctor is made aware of it.