Mold Allergy

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Root Cause of Disease

The primary allergen in mold is the mold spore. Because these spores can eventually make their way into the air, they can also make their way into your nose. This triggers an allergic reaction. Mold spores have been linked to allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Symptoms

A mold allergy causes the same signs and symptoms that occur in other types of upper respiratory allergies. Signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by a mold allergy can include:

• Sneezing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough and postnasal drip
• Itchy eyes, nose and throat
• Watery eyes
• Dry, scaly skin

Causes

• Like any allergy, mold allergy symptoms are triggered by an overly sensitive immune system response. When you inhale tiny, airborne mold spores, your body recognizes them as foreign invaders and develops allergy-causing antibodies to fight them.
• Exposure to mold spores can cause a reaction right away, or the reaction can be delayed.
• Various molds are common indoors and outdoors. Only certain kinds of mold cause allergies. Being allergic to one type of mold doesn’t mean you’ll be allergic to another. Some of the most common molds that cause allergies include alternaria, aspergillus, cladosporium and penicillium.

Home Remedies to treat Mold Allergy

Remedy – 1: Tulsi

Materials: Tulsi

Tulsi is proven to be the safest skin cream that can be used and the benefits are massive. Tulsi reflects on your skin when you consume it as well as apply it. This wonder herb is used to treat acne, skin infections, lighten dark spots and improve skin texture. Here is a list of benefits that tulsi does to your skin.

• Tulsi helps in skin brightening.
• Tulsi helps in curing acne face marks.
• Tulsi mixed with eggs and mixed can help in tightening skin pores.
• Tulsi helps in curing skin infections and any sort of skin allergies.

Procedure:

• Consume Tulsi leaves raw, plucked fresh from the plant, add it to your tea or make it out of it.
• Tulsi tea: To make tulsi tea, boil 1 cup of water and pour it over 1 tsp of fresh tulsi leaves, 1/2 tsp of dried tulsi leaves or 1/3 tsp of tulsi powder. Cover the water in a pot or mug and let it seep for 15-20 minutes. Then strain the leaves, add honey if desired and enjoy.

Remedy – 2: Neem

Materials: Neem

Neem is one of the most essential herbs used in Indian households to treat a lot of skin ailments, and itchy skin is one of them. Neem has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that helps soothe itchy skin. Bathing with neem water cures itching and rashes in children who get chicken pox or hand foot mouth (HFM) disease. Neem water bath is an ideal home remedy for itching in the whole body.

Procedure:

If general irritation is causing your rash, like from an allergy, aloe vera might work to soothe itching and inflammation. It might improve the appearance of the rash, too. However, proper studies are lacking to support its use over conventional treatments. Also keep in mind aloe vera can’t “cure” an allergic reaction.

Procedure:

Using aloe vera for any type of rash is pretty simple. Liberally apply aloe vera gel all over the area where you notice symptoms. Use products made of pure, 100 percent aloe vera to avoid introducing other allergens or ingredients that could further irritate your skin. Aloe vera gel takes a few minutes to dry. Let your skin absorb it completely before you put clothes on over the area. You can reapply the aloe vera gel every couple of hours to see whether it helps your symptoms. Twice per day should be enough to see results, if aloe vera is going to be effective for your particular rash.

Product link: Aloe Vera

Other Remedies

Apple cider vinegar

This is a natural detoxifying agent that can help to flush the system of mold spores and other irritants. Also, it has antihistamine and antibiotic properties which can help to reduce the intensity of symptoms like headaches, nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, and others. This natural cure plays an important role in regulating the body’s immune response system. You need to add one tablespoon of organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar to one glass of warm water. You should mix in one teaspoon of raw honey. Also, you can add a little lemon juice in it. You should drink this home remedy two or three times per day until your condition improves.

Ginger

You can use fresh and supplemental forms of ginger because they can help with different types of allergies in which mold allergy is also included. Also, it can help to strengthen the immune system and it is acting as a natural antihistamine. Also, it is very effective at reducing symptoms, such as cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, and even a headache. You should drink two to three cups of ginger tea on a daily basis because in this way you will have a faster recovery.

To make the ginger tea, you need to add one tablespoon of grated ginger to one cup of water and then boil it for five minutes.

You should strain it and add a little raw honey and lemon juice to it. Also, you can chew small pieces of fresh ginger root sprinkled with a little salt several times per day. Also, you can include ginger in your cooking. 

Vitamin C-rich foods

You should eat foods that are rich in Vitamin C because they can help your body fight off mold spores and they can minimize the symptoms of mold allergy. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine which can help to fight off the symptoms. Also, it is a powerful antioxidant which can boost the immune system and it can build resistance to allergies. You should eat more foods that are rich in Vitamin C such as papayas, tomatoes, broccoli, dark leafy greens, berries, kiwis, bell peppers, oranges, and lemons.

Preventions

To reduce mold growth in your home, consider these tips:

• Eliminate sources of dampness in basements, such as pipe leaks or groundwater seepage.
• Use a dehumidifier in any area of your home that smells musty or damp. Keep your humidity levels below 50%. Remember to clean the collection bucket and condensation coils regularly.
• Use an air conditioner and consider installing central air conditioning with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter attachment. The HEPA filter can trap mold spores from outdoor air before they’re circulated inside your home.
• Change filters on your furnace and air conditioners regularly. Have forced air heating ducts inspected and, if necessary, cleaned.
• Be sure all bathrooms are properly ventilated, and run the ventilation fan during a shower or bath and immediately after to dry the air. If you don’t have a ventilation fan, open a window or door while you’re showering or bathing.
• Don’t carpet bathrooms and basements.
• Promote groundwater drainage away from your house by removing leaves and vegetation from around the foundation and cleaning out rain gutters frequently. Make sure the ground slopes away from the foundation.
• Keep organic plant containers clean and dry, such as those made of straw, wicker or hemp.
• Toss or recycle old books and newspapers.If left in damp places, such as basements, they can quickly become moldy.