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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition in which the lining of the airways or bronchial tubes become inflamed and irritated.

Allergies

Allergies (hayfever) are caused by the immune system reacting to substances (or allergens) that would typically not trigger a reaction.

Food Allergies

Food allergies occur with the body has an abnormal immune response from exposure to a food.

Mold Allergies

Mold spores are released throughout the year. Molds live everywhere, and upsetting a mold source can send spores into the air and be possibly inhaled into the lungs.

Pollen Allergies

Pollen is one of the most common triggers of seasonal allergies. It is also called seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever.

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis causes misery for many during Oklahoma’s long allergy seasons. Rhinitis means "inflammation of the nose."

Mold

About Molds and Asthma

Molds create tiny spores to reproduce, just as plants produce seeds. Mold spores float through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on damp places indoors, they may begin growing. Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. Molds can be found almost anywhere when moisture is present.

For people sensitive to molds, inhaling mold spores can trigger an asthma attack.

Actions You Can Take

If mold is a problem in your home, you need to clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
If you see mold on hard surfaces, clean it up with soap and water. Let the area dry completely.
Use exhaust fans or open a window in the bathroom and kitchen when showering, cooking or washing dishes.
Fix water leaks as soon as possible to keep mold from growing.
Dry damp or wet things completely within one to two days to keep mold from growing.
Maintain low indoor humidity, ideally between 30-50% relative humidity. Humidity levels can be measured by hygrometers, which are available at local hardware stores.

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