Asthma And Allergy Sufferers
Mould and Mildew can worsen a range of respiratory disorders such as asthma. Moulds produce millions of air-borne spores that can be very easily inhaled and if you are a person who suffers from asthma and you inhale mould spores, you are at an increased risk of experiencing an asthma flare-up. Mould can exacerbate asthma, or any other allergy symptoms especially in people with a known mould allergies. New research has suggested mould might even cause asthma in people who are genetically predisposed to the respiratory illness. Mould allergies cause the same signs and symptoms that occur in other types of upper respiratory allergies. Signs and symptoms can be Sneezing, Runny or stuffy nose, Cough and postnasal drip, Itchy eyes, nose and throat, Watery eyes and dry, scaly skin.
Mould allergy symptoms vary from person to person and range from mild to severe. You may have year-round symptoms or symptoms that flare up only during certain times of the year. You may notice symptoms when the weather is damp or when you are in spaces that have high concentrations of mould. If you have a mould allergy and asthma, your asthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to mould spores. In some people, exposure to certain moulds can cause a severe asthma attack.
Signs and symptoms of asthma include;
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness