Are you one on the many individuals who have allergy symptoms year round? If you answered yes you may be one of the increasing numbers of people allergic to mold. While people with pollen allergies tend to have seasonal symptoms, mold allergies can flare up all year long. Indoor mold can be a problem, because mold will grow in your house where there is an increase in moisture and humidity. You may see mold growth on a basement wall, in your crawl space, a damp carpet, or behind the bathroom tile.

 People don’t really know what the problem is.  Most of their stories and symptoms are similar headaches, hair loss, sinus drainage, upper respiratory problems, and it doesn’t last for just a month or two, this goes on most of the year.   Physician many times refers clients to an allergy specialist who usually recommends an air quality test.

The air quality test is usually performed by an industrial hygienist. This will identify if you have a problem with mold by determining the spore count and the type of mold present. Mold is a fungus that breaks down plant or animal matter, like leaves, wood, dirt, and food. The trouble comes with a mold allergy, when mold spores trigger reactions like runny nose, sneezing or asthma. Molds can also produce volatile organic compounds which are the musty odor that irritates eyes, nose, and throat. If you have the symptoms   consider having your indoor air tested by a professional which will determine if you have toxic mold and what the best treatment . Correcting this problem will in most cases help alleviate the symptoms you are having and it will increase the quality of life for you and your family.