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Understanding Mold allergies
Posted by admin in mold allergy symptoms Thursday, 1 July 2010 16:54 No Comments
More and more are suffering from allergies. It affects about 20% of the general population. Airborne allergens can travel easily for miles and affect an unsuspecting culprit. We need to understand the nature of the disease to help prevent and treat it.
Allergic rhinitis, also called nasal allergies, pollinosis, or hay fever occurs when an allergen comes into contact with the nasal membranes. Ragweed allergies or hay fever usually flares up during the change of season from summer to fall, usually in mid-August and lasts until the first frost Each individual has their own tendency to develop allergies as it is passed down through one’s genes. An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that is normally harmless to most people. But sometimes, the body’s immune system treats the allergen as an invader and tries to protect the body by releasing various chemicals. This hypersensitivity of our immune system results in allergy symptoms that could be quite uncomfortable. The symptoms may range from sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nose and throat, to headache, smell impairment, and wheezing.
Mold allergies occur when an allergic individual develops a hypersensitivity reaction to mold spores. Mold spores are microscopic particles that get released from molds and become airborne. Molds are found in damp areas, both in indoor or outdoor areas. Mold spores can be released from the soil when disturbed by mowing the grass, raking the leaves or even after a gentle rain shower. Mold problems can occur indoors when there are water or humidity problems within a building. Mold spores can become dispersed indoors even with the slightest disturbance. The best way to avoid outdoor mold exposure is to stay indoors when activities that disturb the soil occurs such as mowing, raking or after a slight shower. Indoor mold problems can be mitigated by controlling water or humidity problems, and using fungicidal agents such as bleach. These environmental control measures are important to prevent exposure and result in decreased allergy symptoms. It would be best to be evaluated by an allergist to get a better understanding of one’s allergies, and get advice on the appropriate environmental control measures.
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Minimise the Risk of Dust Allergies with a Specialist Builders Clean
Posted by admin in mold allergy symptoms Sunday, 27 June 2010 13:28 No Comments
Copyright (c) 2010 Alison Withers
The Construction Industry has always had to try hard to win contracts so anything that can give a company the edge is to be welcomed.
An extra service that could help is completing the job with a specialist Builders’ Clean before you hand over.
It’s accepted that you’ll leave a clean and tidy completed project and these days most building workers know they have to clean up after any job they do.
On even the most tidily-managed jobs dust can be a problem and it can hang around in the air for weeks after completion of a new build.
Since dust is recognised as a major cause of allergies demonstrating to a client that you’ve done all you can to reduce the risk for the building’s eventual occupants could help add to your construction company’s good reputation so that you stand out from the competition.
Dust is actually made up of minute particles of bug fragments, mould spores, bits of plastic and other materials and can be a particular problem in the winter when doors and windows are kept closed. The tiny dust mites living in the dust are what cause the allergic reaction.
Dust allergies can result in symptoms ranging from asthma through itchy, watery eyes to repeated sneezing, eczema and a runny nose.
Of course there are many other causes of allergic reactions, some of them as a result of the various chemicals used in the making of carpets and laminates.
You will show your client that you’re willing to do that little bit extra and could earn a reference to promote your company in the future if you use a specialist Builders’ Clean after construction work, especially from a company that uses environmentally friendly, non allergenic cleaning products.
When you’re considering hiring a post-build cleaning service with this in mind there are a number of points you might want them to pay attention to.
You might want to list the materials that have been used during construction and check they have the correct materials to clean them to ensure surfaces are not damaged. But you might also ask whether the cleaning materials they use are environmentally friendly and preferably non-allergenic or natural cleaning agents containing a minimum of chemicals.
Concern for the environment is becoming an integral part of building and commissioning projects, so you could perhaps ask if the cleaning company recycles as much as possible and disposes of everything safely. After all, you might be asked to provide evidence to the client or the planning authority that the process has been as environmentally friendly as possible.
Another question to ask the cleaning company is whether it has robust specialist equipment capable of extracting as much dust as possible.
If they are using any chemicals in cleaning do they abide by the COSSH regulations for handling hazardous substances.
Finally, as building projects sometimes overrun or there are last-minute changes, you need the cleaning company to be flexible and able to change their cleaning times at short notice if the job overruns.
The cleaning company should also provide a list of anything they’ve spotted that is damaged, not quite finished off or in need of their attention when they’ve finished their job.
Handing your client a clean, ready-to-occupy building that’s as free as possible of potential causes of allergies can give both you and the specialist after-build cleaner with an unbeatable reputation that helps you both successfully bid for future contracts.
Handing over a sparkling clean completed job to your client could enhance your construction company’s reputation and give you a competitive edge. It’s worth considering using a specialist company to do a thorough builders clean to get rid of any allergy-inducing dust in the air. By Ali Withers
Allergies: How They Come About
Posted by admin in mold allergy symptoms Friday, 25 June 2010 01:26 No Comments
When your body reacts to a substance in the environment that is usually not harmful, this is said to be an allergic reaction. Allergies are disorders of the immune system and are also called atopy. These environmental harmless substances that will cause the reactions are called allergens. Allergies are a form of hypersensitivity that is triggered by many factors in different people. The top examples of allergic reactions include the following. There is eczema, hay fever, hives, asthma, a wide range of food allergies and the list goes on.
In general, allergies will not be harmful when managed properly but, if there are complications and lack of quick intervention in severe cases, they pose a great threat to life. There are so many things that people can do to make sure that allergies are kept under control. The best thing to do is to avoid the notorious allergens as much as possible. However, medications are also available to control the problem no matter what kind of reaction it is. The following are some of the medications available to treat the reactions.
When it comes to oral medications, there are anti-histamines, steroids and many others. There are other targeted therapies that will be employed to rid this problem. Apart from environmental factors being the cause, there are also other factors worth a mention where allergies are concerned. Host factors that house heredity, sex, age, and race also come to play. Change in allergen levels and dietary factors are also big culprits when it comes to causing the problem.
Allergies depending on the kind will present with many symptoms. For example, when it comes to allergic rhinitis or hay fever, those affected will suffer a red and runny nose, sneezing, itching, irritation in the eyes and so on. Regarding food allergies, those affected will experience abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, itchy skin, swelling, hives and many other examples. These symptoms are quite elaborate and will be noticed almost immediately after contact with allergens.
There are so many examples of allergens that can be mentioned in your environment and they may include pollen, house dust, tree pollen, ragweed, pets, mould, latex, grass pollen, dust mites, cockroaches, cigarettes and the list is endless. The best thing to do when you notice you are prone to certain allergies is to consult a doctor.
Make sure that these factors that trigger your problem are eliminated from your space. Also, follow up on medications provided and you will manage the allergies. When you are suffering from another health condition, always inform your doctor or any other health care provider about all your allergies. In case you are allergic to medications like aspirin, you will avoid common pitfalls with this respect.
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The link between Asthma and Allergies I believe is a very important
Posted by admin in mold allergy symptoms Friday, 25 June 2010 00:49 No Comments
The link between Asthma and Allergies I believe is a very important.
Understanding medicine is a complex business that requires years of
study, often to prove beyond a shadow of doubt things that sufferers of
illnesses have long accepted as fact.
I know from hard evidence that allergies play a big role in asthma. My
Daughter is allergic to cats – getting near a cat causes asthma attacks
so bad, she can be hospitalised. Plus she is allergic to other things
that can trigger attacks. So let’s explore further …
Over recent years Asthma and allergic diseases have increased
dramatically. In fact Australia has the second highest prevalence of
asthma in the world; 1 in 4 children, 1 in 7 teenagers and 1 in 10
adults. The reasons for this are unclear. However, we do know that
according to 2005 stats:
Around 4 in 10 Australians had allergic disease and more than 8 in 10
Australians with asthma had positive allergy test results.
Now that is only in Australia – what would the stats be worldwide??
So, what exactly is an allergy?
An Allergy occurs when a person’s immune system reacts to substances in
the environment that do not bother most people.
These substances are known as allergens and are found in house dust
mites, pets, pollen, moulds, and foods.
These people who are allergic to such things are said to be atopic and
may have a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. When atopic
People are exposed to allergens they can develop an immune reaction that
leads to allergic inflammation (redness and swelling).
This can then cause symptoms in the:
* Nose and/or eyes – allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis (hay fever)
* Skin – eczema, hives
* Lungs – Asthma
So what Role does Allergies play in Asthma?
Most people with asthma are atopic meaning they suffer from allergies
and allergens may be that VERY important trigger factor that can make
their Asthma worse.
Let us look at a couple of examples – I know causes attacks.
When a person -
* vacuums or dusts as this causes house dust mite allergens to
become airborne
* visit a house where a cat lives (as in the case with my
Daughter)
* Is outdoors when there are high levels of pollen in the air.
* visits cities with high pollution levels
Then unfortunately, there can be what I would call – Occupational Asthma
Triggers –
* Health care workers allergic to things like hand sanitizers,
gloves etc
* Bakers allergic to flour dust.
* Builders allergic to concrete
* Waitresses allergic to coffee beans
The list can go on.
Some Asthma triggers you cannot control, however, exposure to some
allergic triggers can be reduced or just plain avoided, after all
improved control of your asthma must be paramount.
If you or a family member suffers from Asthma, you should have a good
management plan and be working with your Specialist Physician to
minimise attacks – many of these Physicians may even ask that the
sufferer undergo some allergy tests so a clearer picture of asthma
triggers can be known.
For today that is all I have for you on Links between Asthma and
Allergies
I wish you and your family the best of health!
Disclaimer
It is important to note that information contained in this post is not
Intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding
a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical
Practitioner
Take Care,
Love and Light
Maggie
The author lives on 1.5 acres of beautiful untouched bushland about 120km North West of Sydney Australia. We enjoy a sub-tropical climate and receive daily visits from a myriad of native birds which lasts from first light until dark. (Then the owls and possums come out)
We buy as much of our produce as we can from local farmers realizing the importance natural methods of growing food and the crucial element of mineral rich soils.
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Top 10 Causes of Allergies
Posted by admin in mold allergy symptoms Saturday, 12 June 2010 22:49 No Comments
Allergies are the outcomes of the attack of the allergens on our body. In simple words, allergies are caused by the allergens. Allergies are considered to be the one of the most common diseases that are affecting the humans. In the life time every human at least suffers from the allergies once. Allergies are not severe diseases but, can turn into the troublesome nature if the care is not taken at the preliminary stage. Allergies are caused when the allergens in the atmosphere react with your body. Immune system of your body immediately comes in action and releases the histamines that in turn cause the allergic reaction. Allergies can be caused of anything in the atmosphere, from what you eat, from what you drink, etc. The allergy can be caused by the anything that stimulates your immune system and makes it release the histamines that are not needed and these in turn cause the allergies. Here, are the main causes of the allergies.
1. Pollen grains from trees, plants, and grasses
Pollen grains are released from the trees, plants, and grasses during the pollination period. The pollination takes place with the help of air as a medium. When these pollens move from one plant to another through the air, there is a high chance of inhalation of these pollens by the humans. As a result, these pollens enter the human body thorough the nose, ear, eyes, or mouth and cause the allergies. These allergies are usually caused in particular seasons when the pollens are released from the plant i.e. pollination season. Hay fever and allergic rhinitis are the common diseases caused by the allergies from the pollens. Symptoms of these diseases include coughing and postnasal drip; itching eyes, nose, and throat; and dark circles under the eyes.
2. Smell
Smell allergy is new type of allergy and is not so common. Smell allergy is caused when you smell anything and the small particles or allergens which carry this smell enter your nostrils and makes you prone to the sneezing and coughing. Actually, it is not the smell but the allergens carrying the smell that cause the allergy. The most common type of smell allergy are—perfume allergy, allergy to the smell of particular flower (allergy to the smell of rose), or Petrol smell allergy.
3. Medicines
The allergy to the medicines is the new topic of discussion among all the doctors. Medicinal allergy is observed in the individual when the immune system reacts to the dosage of the drug making it to cause the side effects. Allergy to the medicines is the most dangerous of all the allergies. If you take the medicine that you all allergic to then it could lead to the serious consequences. Many individuals are found to be allergic to the antibiotics (penicillin); aspirin; or anaesthetics. That is the reason why the medicines should be strictly taken under the doctor’s supervision.
4. Insects
Insects bite is one of the most common causes of the allergies. When the insect bites, it releases some toxins in out body that cause the irritation of the skin. Sometimes, the reason for the allergies may not be the insect bite but only because of the release of the substances on our body during the insects walk that cause the allergic reaction. Thus, it is necessary to have the insect repellents at your house.
5. Fungal or mould spores (in the bathroom and other damp areas)
Fungal or moulds are found to be grown near the moist and dump areas in your areas or in nearby areas. They during the sporogenesis release the spores that cause the allergy to the humans. These spores when released in air or even water and if you come in contact with them you suffer from the allergies.
6. Pets
Pet allergies means these are not the allergies to the dogs or cats but, the allergies that are caused by the skin flakes and dander of these pets. As we all love our pets, so it is very necessary to maintain the hygiene of these pets so that they can live happy with us and we remain free from the pet allergies.
7. Drinks
This is the new form of the allergy that is caused by the drinks. Many people are found to be allergic to the soft drinks and hard drinks. Many individuals are found to be allergic to the alcohol. When these individuals take the alcohol there mouth starts getting the ulcers. Even when you drink the water that contains the allergens of some chemicals, you get the allergies of mouth and throat. Sometimes even the antigens enter your mouth and cause the allergies. Please avoid the drinking of contaminated water to remain away from the allergies.
8. Food
Allergies are most commonly caused by the foods that we eat. Food allergies shows the symptoms as mouth ulcers, irritation in the mouth, pain in the throat, immediate sneezing, etc. Food allergies occur when the immune system mounts an attack on certain proteins in certain foods. The immune system mistakenly sees a harmless substance in the food as harmful, and churns out antibodies-known as IgE – to attack it. This causes the allergies. The next time a person eats that food, the substance to which he is allergic (the allergen A substance that produces an allergic reaction) enters the body, and attaches to the IgE on mast cells. The mast cells respond by releasing a host of powerful chemicals, including histamine A chemical in certain body cells, which contributes to inflammation and causes itching, swelling, sneezing and other allergic symptoms., to ‘protect’ the body. This produces allergic symptoms. Individuals are found to be allergic to oily foods, cow’s milk, hen eggs, wheat, soya, seafood, fruit, and nuts.
9. Dust mites
Allergies are many times found to be caused by the dust mites that are present in your home or nearby area. House dust mites are tiny (up to 0.3 mm) animals related to ticks and spiders and live in house dust. There is not a house without them, but some houses contain huge numbers and other houses contain almost none. House dust mites eat the dust which comes from our skin all the time. They leave droppings everywhere they go. These droppings cause the allergies in humans. They mainly cause eczema or asthma.
10. Smoke
Smoke is one of the factors that causes allergy in the humans. Smoke is released by the chemical, cement, or perfume factories that contains the harmful antigens and lead to the allergy in humans Smoke released by the vehicles contains harmful carbon monoxide that causes irritation of eyes and nose. Last but not the least the smoke from the cigarettes contain the toxic substances that when released in air cause allergies and lead to the severe health hazards.
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