If your seasonal allergy symptoms continue through the winter, you may be having a reaction to mold in your home.
During the late summer and early fall, many allergy sufferers escape into the relative safe haven of their home to avoid the spores that make them cough and wheeze. However, as winter sets in, these symptoms should subside. If they don't, according to doctors, you may be experiencing an allergy to something in your home, and if you can't see what might be causing the problem, there's a high probability it could be mold.
Allergic reactions to mold can be difficult to diagnose during the traditional allergy season because the symptoms are often indistinguishable from those of hay fever, physician Ann DeClue told the Xenia Gazette. These symptoms can include coughing, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes, exactly what you might expect from an allergic reaction to pollen.
If you suspect your continuing allergic symptoms might be due to mold, the best thing you can do is go to a doctor and get tested for a mold allergy. You can also take a few common-sense steps to remove mold from your home and limit your exposure to it throughout the day. If there are spots in your home that experience excess moisture because of poor ventilation or drainage, taking action to help those areas dry out is the first step toward a mold-free home. Avoid installing any carpet in damp areas of the home, and always use the vent fan while showering or boiling water to allow the moisture to escape. If the mold is already firmly entrenched in your house, there's no shame in hiring a professional to come and help you remove it.
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