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Mold and
Allergies
Mold allergy symptoms are triggered by the
body’s immune system response to the microscopic-sized airborne mold
spores that the body identifies as foreign invaders, for which the body
then develops allergy-causing antibodies to fight the mold spores.
Even after the initial mold exposure, the body continues to make mold
antibodies that "remember" the mold spore invaders, with the result that
any later or continued contact with mold causes the immune system to react
with the release of substances such as histamine, which cause itchy,
watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and other mold allergy symptoms.
Although exposure to many types of mold species can result in mold allergy
problems, the most allergy-causing molds are alternaria, aspergillus,
cladosporium and penicillium, all of which are commonly found in elevated
levels in the heating/air conditioning equipment and ducts, room air, on
and inside walls, ceilings, and the attic, basement, and crawl space of
many homes and buildings worldwide.
The longer that a person is exposed to elevated levels of indoor mold, the
more serious and permanent will be the resulting mold allergies.
More Allergy Information
Allergy is defined as an abnormal or
exaggerated and sometimes harmful reactions to external substances called
allergens. Examples of allergens are plant pollens, dusts, pollution,
trees, grasses, weeds, airborne mold spores, house dusts, house dust
mites, cockroaches and germs. Allergies are not contagious. Depending upon
the cause, it can create a number of medical problems. Allergy symptoms vary a little from the
common cold. They include sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, itchiness in
the nose and throat, post nasal drip that stays clear, and perhaps a dull
headache. A high temperature and an achy body are not indicative that of
allergies. The symptoms last longer than a week and may be year round
(perennial allergies) depending on the allergen. Numerous allergens may
cause symptoms of seasonal allergies.
The most common type of allergy is nasal
allergy. The number of patients seem to be increasing, possibly because of
the air pollution. When the allergy is bad, any chilling can cause
symptoms. Please visit
Sinusitis, Sinus Congestion,
Problem, Disease, Pain, Relief, Remedy, Cure, Advice.
to know more about nasal allergy. In an allergic reaction, the immune system
mistakenly interprets a harmless substance as a harmful one. The immune
system responds by producing antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE).
These IgE antibodies help neutralize specific parasitic invaders and
protect the person from future exposures. Upon first exposure to an
allergen, no allergic symptom develops. But when the person is exposed to
the same substance at a later time, the IgE antibodies against the
allergen activate an allergic reaction.
According to reliable source, most doctors
agree that not all allergies are all or none. You may be able to tolerate
a certain amount of an allergen without reacting. Once you exceed a certain amount, your body reacts.
The
amount of allergens tolerated can depend on a number of things such as
stress levels, the certain allergen, combination of allergens, illness and
others. However, this is not true to all allergens such as peanuts
and shellfish which may cause quick, life threatening reactions. After numerous times of experiencing, an
allergy sufferer can determine himself how much is okay or tolerable. For
some food allergies, rotation diet is recommended so that no one food is
ever eaten more than once in a 3 to 5 day period. The food juggling gets very
complicated, but some find that the rotation diet helps them. The best
thing to do research about it and discover it for yourself.
REFERENCES:
1 Allergy - Encarta Encyclopedia
©2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Allergy
- Morsby Medical Encyclopedia (Revised Edition)
Copyright 1985, 1992 by the C.V. Mosby Company.
All rights reserved
3 Antigen -
Encyclopædia Britannica
www.britannica.com/
4 Allergy - Encarta Encyclopedia
©2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
http://encarta.msn.com
5 Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions: Allergies and Asthma
Copyright 1996-2001, Eileen Kupstas Soo.
http://www.cs.unc.edu/
http://www.allergies-relief.com/
Since one of the
most common cores of allergies is caused by
fungal infections, as well as polyps, reflux disease and
bacteria, you have to make sure that your home and real estate is free
from molds and mildew, which later may develop into molds, and prevent any
of their future growth.
To eliminate molds and
mildew from your home, office or other real estate and property,
follow
the suggestions of the book
Do It Yourself Mold Prevention, Mold
Inspection, Testing, & Remediation.
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