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What Are The Reasons For Allergy?

my son had allergy testing yesterday and I was given a paper that listed the things he is allergic to. Several of the items are obvious, as they are listed by their common name, but several of them I don't recognize. I don't know how to avoid these allergens if I don't know how they are commonly encountered. What can you tell me about Fusarium, Cladisporium herb., and Monilla. I think theses are molds, but need to know what we should be avoiding specifically. Thanks!!
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

Yes, you are right - fusarium, cladosporium herbatum and monilla - all are fungi (molds).

I would suggest following measures to reduce exposure to molds:

1. Molds mostly grow over damp/moist areas. Hence, if there are any such areas in/around your home, there are high chances that they may be source of molds. Removal/professional treatment of such areas would reduce production of molds.

2. Using dehumidifier/air conditioning to reduce humidity inside rooms is also an important measure as molds grow in humid environment.

3. Ensuring adequate ventilation and sunlight exposure in rooms is also another measure as it may "wash away" mold spores from the room and sunlight will provide dry heat.

Above measures are usually suggested to reduce mold exposure.

Hope above information will be helpful to you.

Wish your son the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Are The Reasons For Allergy?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. Yes, you are right - fusarium, cladosporium herbatum and monilla - all are fungi (molds). I would suggest following measures to reduce exposure to molds: 1. Molds mostly grow over damp/moist areas. Hence, if there are any such areas in/around your home, there are high chances that they may be source of molds. Removal/professional treatment of such areas would reduce production of molds. 2. Using dehumidifier/air conditioning to reduce humidity inside rooms is also an important measure as molds grow in humid environment. 3. Ensuring adequate ventilation and sunlight exposure in rooms is also another measure as it may wash away mold spores from the room and sunlight will provide dry heat. Above measures are usually suggested to reduce mold exposure. Hope above information will be helpful to you. Wish your son the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.