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Source:
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Could Household Triggers Be
Causing
Your Family's Allergy Symptoms?
Thursday September 2, 2004 11:00 am ET
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/
-- Millions of allergy sufferers try to protect themselves by staying
indoors to avoid exposure to usual suspects, but common household mold may
be the cause of family allergies.
Because mold can be found in
100% of homes, exposure to this indoor allergen can be a common cause of
problems for people who are allergic to it. Ongoing flu-like symptoms such
as sneezing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, irritated eyes and mucous
membrane problems are good indicators of a mold allergy. The best way to
minimize the negative reactions is to avoid exposure as much as possible.
To minimize exposure to mold
while inside the home, doctors recommend homeowners maintain a low level of
humidity, repair water leaks immediately, and clean regularly with a
bleach-based cleaning product proven to kill mold.
While there's no way to make
the home 100-percent allergen free, there are simple steps you can take to
effectively reduce exposure.
Sound
Bite: Dr. Jay Portnoy, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO |