Mould allergies
What are mould allergies?
Mould allergies are allergies to the chemicals produced by moulds. Their signs and symptoms are those of asthma, rhinitis, depression, and joint pain. Moulds can live well in modern housing and the environments created by modern housing systems are ideal for mould growth. Moulds need moisture, oxygen, and a source of food to survive – many moulds can eat a variety of substances, including even cardboard.
You can often see mould as a green or whitish growth on old bread which has been left out. The mould here is using the bread as food.
Moulds and fungi can cause an allergic reaction, but they can also cause a variety of other diseases, such as mycoses (a growth of a fungus on the skin or body surface) and diseases caused by mycotoxins (which are dangerous chemicals produced by fungi).
Mould allergies Guide Index:
- What are mould allergies?
- What are moulds?
- What are some signs and symptoms of a mould allergy?
- What treatments are available for mould allergies?
- What are mycoses?
- What are some specific mycoses?
- What are mycotoxins?
- How can we get rid of moulds around the house?
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