Mold Allergy Cause

When inhaled, microscopic fungal spores or, sometimes, fragments of fungi may cause allergic rhinitis. Because they are so small, mold spores may evade the protective mechanisms of the nose and upper respiratory tract to reach the lungs.

In a small number of people, symptoms of mold allergy may be brought on or worsened by eating certain foods, such as cheeses, processed with fungi. Occasionally, mushrooms, dried fruits, and foods containing yeast, soy sauce, or vinegar will produce allergic symptoms. There is no known relationship, however, between a respiratory allergy to the mold Penicillium and an allergy to the drug penicillin, made from the mold.
Source: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/allergens/mold.htm

Mold Allergy Relief and
Mold Allergy Symptoms

The following is an explanation of how to get relief from mold allergy, are from the book "The Fifth Kingdom" by Bryce Kendrick

Many common fungi are now known to be allergenic, and more allergens are being recognized as time goes on. So all fungal spores should be regarded as potentially allergenic. Sufferers from allergies induced by fungal spores could gain some relief by moving to hot or cold deserts, or to the mountains, or taking an ocean cruise.
. . . repeated exposure to high concentrations of spores from a number of different allergenic fungi (often species of Penicillium and Aspergillus) can lead to sensitization, and produce acute or chronic symptoms. [Acute symptoms includes] chills, fever and generally feel unwell, but they will recover. [While the chronic stage] causes degenerative changes in the respiratory tract which lead to obstruction of the airway. Patients become breathless after exertion, cough constantly, and feel weak. The chronic stage may be a progressive cause of emphysema, and may eventually be fatal.

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