Health Tip: Coping With Mold Allergy

(HealthDay News) -- Mold can creep into your home, causing symptoms including sneezing, coughing and watery eyes to those who are allergic.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers these tips for mold allergy sufferers:

  • When mold counts are high, stay indoors.
  • Don't rake leaves.
  • Keep your distance from fields with uncut grass.
  • After you've been outside, immediately shower to wash away mold spores.
  • Promptly fix any water leaks to prevent mold growth. If you have mold, clean with a vinegar solution.
  • Keep the humidity in your home below 60 percent.
  • If your basement has carpeting, remove it in favor of a surface that doesn't retain moisture.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

    Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

    There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

    FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

    Know Your Spring Allergens and the Meds That Can Help

    Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

    Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

    Polluting Puff: Asthma Inhalers Are Big Contributors to Climate Change

    Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma

    Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

    Is It a Cold, Flu or COVID? An Expert Helps You Sort It Out

    Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine

    Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?

    FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu