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For
Mold Allergies
Buy
a humidity gauge. Mold also flourishes anywhere
there's high humidity, according to Dr. Williams. To stop
mold allergens, measure the humidity in your home and use
a dehumidifier, says Dr. LoGalbo.
Ventilate.
''Get some fresh air circulating in the house, especially
in the bathrooms and kitchen where mold tends to grow,''
says Dr. LoGalbo. Window fans or ceiling fans help to
circulate air.
Take
books out of the bedroom. ''Mold spores are known
to inhabit books,'' says Gilbert Friday, M.D., professor
of pediatrics and chief of clinical services of the Asthma
and Allergic Disease Center at the Children's Hospital of
Pittsburgh. ''For kids who are allergic to molds, it's
best to keep books either in a glass-doored bookcase or
out of the bedroom altogether. At the very least, dust the
books frequently.'' |
