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can mold couse eye and skin infection and triger asthma

By Anonymous May 2, 2010 - 2:35pm
 
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Living in a house with a cellar that has a horriable mold smell, I was away for the weekend and my health was fine as soon as I return home my asthma is bad my eyes are red and sore when I wake up and my eczma on my neck and arms are bad is all related factors of mold

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Yes, absolutely you can be allergic to mold, and this can be felt in your eyes, nose, lungs, skin, etc. Allergens (such as mold) can certainly trigger eczema (an allergic reaction in the skin), it can trigger/worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions.

What type of mold is in your house? Are you able to call a professional to remove the mold, as some types are EXTREMELY dangerous to inhale.

May 2, 2010 - 8:32pm
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