“It rains on the walls and the weeping grass, and the wind on the water returns to the settlement of flowers.” “It rains everywhere in the yellow plum season, and frogs are everywhere in the grass and pond.” In the summer in ancient poems, the continuous light rain , to bring some unique coolness to the hot summer. However, such weather has brought trouble to some asthma patients, because the allergy to mold caused the recurrence of asthma! 01
< span data-mpa-emphasize-underline="t">What is mold< /strong>
Mold is a special kind of fungus that can cause mildew reaction and is classified as Class I by the World Health Organization carcinogen. In nature, there are more than 30,000 kinds of molds, of which about 200 kinds can cause cancer. The common ones are Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium and so on. Among them, the aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus is 68 times more toxic than arsenic. There are a lot of molds in the room, which will make people’s immunity decline, skin allergy, asthma, fungal infection, and in severe cases, it may cause fungal pneumonia, rheumatism, arthritis, etc., especially for infants, chronic patients and the elderly with weak resistance. more dangerous. In adults, asthma caused by various molds is more severe than asthma caused by allergies to pollen and animal fur, according to a French study. Photo source:Photo ID4000786 span>02
Expression of mold allergy< /span>
The process of human contact with mold is the process of mold sensitization to the human body, including inhalation, ingestion, contact and injection ( Among them, inhalation is the most common). Because the spores are extremely small and light, they can float freely in the air. People with mold allergies can induce symptoms after inhalation, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion, chest tightness, coughing, of course More importantly, and more dangerous, may trigger asthma. Image source:Photo ID4017659 span>A small number of patients also have ocular symptoms (itching, tearing, irritation, etc.), skin symptoms (itching, burning, irritation, etc.) or gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, etc.) , abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.). 03
< span data-mpa-emphasize-underline="t">Mildew-prone places in the home span>
Places where mold tends to grow include:1. Floors (or Carpet), bathroom or kitchen floor, wall, basement floor, wall; Curtains;3. Food or fruit peels and potted plant soil that have been left indoors for a long time. 04
< span data-mpa-emphasize-underline="t">How to prevent mold in your home
1, dehumidification, cooling span>High humidity is a key factor for mold growth. When the air humidity exceeds 60%, the mold starts to multiply, and once it reaches 80%, the reproduction is more rapid. Therefore, if mold is found, the humidity should be controlled at about 40%. 1) Use desiccant and activated carbon to prevent moisture and absorb moisture. Use the air conditioner to dehumidify, and generally turn it on for 2-3 hours to see the effect; 2) Do not use a too wet mop when mopping the floor, you can prepare a wet mop and a dry mop to use successively;3 ) Turn on the ventilation fan for at least 15 minutes after taking a bath, and clean up the water on the ground in time; 4) Open doors and windows less when the outdoors is humid; 5) The temperature needs to be properly controlled, and mildew The fecundity is the strongest at 25°C~30°C, and the indoor temperature should be appropriately lowered to reduce the reproduction of mold after mold is found. Image source:Photo.net
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Reviewed by Li Nenglian, a Chinese and Western pharmacist and deputy chief pharmacist
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