The Hidden Mold in Your Home Could Be the Real Cause of Your Allergies

Описание: Hidden Mold and Chronic Allergies

Some people live for years on inhalers and antihistamines without realizing mold in their walls might be the real cause. Studies consistently link indoor dampness and mold to long-term respiratory and allergic problems (PMID: 21269928).

🏠 Mold and breathing problems → Meta-analyses and national reviews show that homes with visible mold or dampness have higher rates of coughing, wheezing, asthma attacks, and allergic rhinitis. The U.S. National Academies concluded there is sufficient evidence linking damp indoor environments to upper respiratory symptoms. A 2023 study found a 2.5× higher asthma prevalence and 1.8× higher allergic rhinitis rate in mold-stained homes (PMID: 21269928).

🧬 Why meds may not fully work → Mold exposure can drive inflammation through multiple mechanisms:

Allergic route: Mold spores act as aeroallergens that trigger IgE-mediated airway inflammation, mucus production, and bronchoconstriction in sensitive individuals (PMID: 34830149).

Non-allergic route: Fungal fragments, volatile organic compounds, and mycotoxins provoke innate immune activation, oxidative stress, and airway inflammation even in non-allergic patients.

Constant exposure: If mold remains hidden in walls or air systems, spores continuously circulate. This undermines treatments like antihistamines or inhaled corticosteroids because the trigger persists until the source is removed (PMID: 38381662).

💡 Takeaway: When standard allergy or asthma meds stop working, it’s time to look beyond prescriptions. Hidden mold or chronic dampness in your home can perpetuate inflammation until properly remediated.

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