{"id":2427,"date":"2020-10-21T19:27:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T23:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2020-10-21T19:27:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T23:27:12","slug":"is-it-seasonal-allergies-or-mold-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/is-it-seasonal-allergies-or-mold-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Seasonal Allergies or Mold Allergies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re one of the 20% of people who experience seasonal allergies (AKA hay fever), you\u2019re no stranger to the itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose and scratchy throat that occur in the spring and summer. But it\u2019s possible your symptoms aren\u2019t actually due to pollen, but instead mold<\/a>. Mold allergies cause very similar symptoms to hay fever, but they tend to attack at different times. It\u2019s important to uncover the source of your symptoms in order to seek treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timing Can Be a Factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seasonal allergies are caused by pollen and tend to start around late-February and last until the end of summer. Even allergies to ragweed should resolve by fall, around mid-October. If your allergy symptoms occur year-round or after pollen season is over, you may instead be having a reaction to mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your symptoms occur during the spring and summer, pay attention to when they\u2019re worst<\/a>. If you experience symptoms after hanging out outside or when your windows are open, they\u2019re probably due to pollen. If you experience problems when spending time indoors \u2014 especially in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room or basement \u2014 they\u2019re probably due to mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only way to find out for sure is to visit an allergist, who can confirm the source of your symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Mold Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re diagnosed with a mold allergy, it\u2019s important to take care of your home to prevent mold from growing and causing symptoms, which can worsen over time and even trigger asthma attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Prevent Bathroom Mold:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n