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Anyone else have mould allergy?

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Purlesque · 21/10/2013 07:16

I'm asthmatic and allergic to mould, dust, fur and feathers.
For the last month I've been suffering with sore sinuses, sneezing and have needed my inhaler every day, which never happens.
It turns out mould spores are very high at this time, it's wet and humid for the next week and I know I'm going to suffer.
I'm taking Clarytin but it's not fantastic.
Oh and it's far worse between 7pm- 7am and wake up feeling horrible.
Anyone else suffering?

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Purlesque · 21/10/2013 07:18

Actually I've been sneezing since July but breathing problems stated about a month ago.
Apparently pollen levels have been very high this year,
Now the mould.
I hope I'm not this bad next year!

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bruffin · 21/10/2013 07:53

Yes i think i do. I get my worst hayfever when its been raining. I dont have asthma but my chest has started getting a bit tight in the morning. My hayfever starts in April gets to be a bit better in summer then gets worse in September.

Cat98 · 21/10/2013 08:01

Snap, it's horrid isn't it.
We moved house last year and its been slightly better. Last year I had awful allergies (taking anti histamines every day and was put on inhalers) and had no idea why, then when we took down our bedroom mirror when moving there was mould behind it! Awful! We had a lot of condensation in the old house, our new one is much better.
Have you thought of getting a dehumidifier? I've heard good things about them.

Purlesque · 22/10/2013 05:57

I have an air purifier, I hadn't considered a dehymidifier.
I had to wipe down walls beneath windows and the black that came off was shocking, didn't realise it was there until I sprayed and wiped.
Unfortunately my symptoms didn't improve last night/this morning so it must be coming in from outdoors, despite windows being shut.

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Purlesque · 22/10/2013 05:57

Spelt dehumidifier wrong ??

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