I have bad allergies to mold and dust WHAT CAN I DO??? - Allergies Message Board

Christine1984 · 10-13-2004, 11:07 AM

HEY EVERYONE, MY NAME IS CHRISTINA!!! IAM 20!! I WAS RAISED ON A FARM ALL MY LIFE!! MY FAMILY IS REALLY ITALIAN AND THEY DONT WANT TO CLEAN OUT THE MOLD IN THE BASEMENT, WHICH IS RIGHT UNDER MY ROOM. I LIVE WITH MY GRANDPA, MY DAD LIVES NEXTDOOR. iN THE BASEMENT IS THE OILBURNER, AND THERE IS NO INSULATION SURROUNDING THIS BASEMENT AREA, SO ALL THE MOLD ATTACHES TO THE WALLS AND COMES RIGHT INTO MY ROOM AND MAKES MY ROOM STINK. I AM ALWAYS SNEEZING AND MY NOSE IS ALWAYS RUNNING. MY THROAT IS ALWAYS IRRITATED. MY EYES ARE ALWAYS HURTING. ITS HARD TO BREATH IN THIS ROOM. I SAW THE ALLERGIST AND HE TOLD ME WHAT I ALREADY KNEW. THAT I WAS ALLERGIC TO MOLD AND DUST, AND THAT I HAVE NO ASTHMA. CAN YOU DEVELOP ASTHMA IF YOU LIVE IN A HOUSE LIKE MINE??? WHAT CAN I DO BECAUSE OF THIS??? MY GRANDPA WONT DO NOTHING??? THE ONLY PERSON THAT WILL ADMIT TO THIS STUFF IS MY STEPMOM WHO ALSO SUFFERS FROM SINUSESS AND ALERGIES HERSELF, AND SHE LIVES WITH ME. AND SHE SAID ITS DEFINETLY MOLD THATS GROWING UNDERNEATH MY ROOM. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO PROTECT MY HEALTH??? i CANT STAND SNIFFILING NO MORE AND SNEEZING??/ SOMEONG PLEASE HELP??? THANK YOU!! CHRISTINA

chigs489 · 10-13-2004, 03:28 PM

Irrigation!

I have a terrible dust allergy, and I found that irrigating twice daily clears out the dust, mold, and other gunk that might get into the sinuses.

Also, immunotherapy can work, but it takes a few months to kick in.

Get a HEPA filter for your room, and some allergenic sheet and pillow covers.

But really, irrigation is the best bet -works better than any medication.

Kime · 10-13-2004, 04:18 PM

We have a friend who takes 500mg of niacin twice a day and 5000mg( 5 grams) of vitamin C twice a day for mold and dust allergies with good results. You have to take both, just one doesn't do the job. He doesn't get as much exposure as you do, though, so I don't know if it will work, but you might want to give it a try. You might need more or less vitamin C, everyone is different. You want to take just under the amount that gives you loose stools or diarrhea. (you can look up bowel tolerance of vitamin C for more information.)

Machaon · 10-13-2004, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Christine1984

... SO ALL THE MOLD ATTACHES TO THE WALLS AND COMES RIGHT INTO MY ROOM AND MAKES MY ROOM STINK. I AM ALWAYS SNEEZING AND MY NOSE IS ALWAYS RUNNING. MY THROAT IS ALWAYS IRRITATED. MY EYES ARE ALWAYS HURTING. ITS HARD TO BREATH IN THIS ROOM.

It is a shame that your Grandpa isn't willing to help you by getting rid of the mold. Grandparents and parents are supposed to help their young and care for them. I feel bad that you are feeling so bad and not getting the support that you should get from your grandpa.

Since mold can effect you, whether you breathe it in, or if it touches your skin, I've got a suggestion, that you could try, that might give you a little relief.

Sleep totally under the blanket, at night, so that the mold spores get filtered out, a bit, when you breathe, and so that they don't touch your skin. If it is too hot, sweaty and uncomfortable under the blanket, try a sheet. It won't cure your problems, but it might help a little, and could help you to sleep more comfortably.

Also...... if you wanted to kill some of that mold, you can buy hydrogen peroxide 3% solution at any grocery store, pretty cheap. Peroxide is safe to use and it is supposed to kill mold. Even if it has a hard time killing the mold, you'll get a kick out of all the foaming of oxygen bubbles when the peroxide comes into contact with the mold.

Regards, and best of luck and health to you.

tooanxious · 10-13-2004, 05:56 PM

I would have to recommend irrigation too. Use 1/4-1/2 tsp salt (make sure you get kosher salt without the other junk in it) and like wise with baking soda to 8 ounces of water. Then get one of those saline spray bottles at the drugstore or just about anywhere now and remove all the contents from it. Make sure the bottle is able to have the top removed and add the above mixture. You will be irrigating all that stuff out. It is not comfortable at first, at least it wasnt for me, but it feels so good after a while.

I sort of have a similiar situation with my grandpa. I moved in here with him for a while. His house has so much dust! He has old books and newspapers everywhere. He also has a dog and Im allergic to dog hair. So it was a mess when I first came here. However, I have dusted and I vacuum everyday here. Also I got a hepa filter in the furnace. Also my sheets and pillows are in plastic allergy casings. I sorta of seal my room off from the rest of the house. So just try to clean up the place as best you can and seal your room off. Make it a safe zone if you can. Tell your grandpa to wake up!! Good luck to you.