Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of mold allergy. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Do you have stress in the family or partnership? Social history What is your occupation? (Occupations at risk are those … Mold Allergy: Medical History
Respiratory System (J00-J99) Rhinosinusitis (inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses), not allergic in origin Mouth, esophagus (esophagus), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Food allergy Food intolerance Factors influencing health status and leading to health care utilization. Allergies to unspecified antigens.
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by mold allergy: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Allergic rhinitis (allergic rhinitis). Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis – allergy-related disease of the nasal mucosa (rhinitis) and conjunctiva of the eyes (conjunctivitis) [type I allergy]. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) – mixed allergic disease of the lung triggered … Mold Allergy: Secondary Diseases
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Eyes [conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis)?, eye watering?] Auscultation (listening) to the lungs. Health check Square brackets [ ] indicate possible pathological (pathological) physical findings.
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Allergy diagnostics – Various allergy tests can be performed to determine whether mold allergy exists: Prick test (skin test): in this test, the allergens in question are applied in droplet form to the forearms. A thin needle is then used to slightly nick the skin at these … Mold Allergy: Test and Diagnosis
Therapy target Improvement of the symptomatology Therapy recommendations Avoid exposure to the triggering allergens; however, complete allergen abstinence is not possible Antihistamines and glucocorticoids for acute and chronic therapy, respectively. Cromoglicic acid for prophylaxis. Anaphylaxis: glucocorticoids, antihistamines, sympathomimetics (epinephrine; first-line agent), volume replacement For causal therapy, specific immunotherapy (synonyms: hyposensitization, allergy vaccination) can be performed … Mold Allergy: Drug Therapy
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Nasal endoscopy (nasal endoscopy; nasal cavity endoscopy) possibly with biopsy (tissue sampling). Sonography (ultrasound examination) of the paranasal sinuses – if sinusitis (sinusitis) is suspected. Computed tomography (sectional imaging … Mold Allergy: Diagnostic Tests
To prevent mold allergy, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Unhealthy indoor environment – mold growth in the home, water damage, rising damp, condensation, etc. Allergen cares If an allergy to pollen, dust mites, animal dander or mold is detected, or if a food allergy exists, individuals should avoid … Mold Allergy: Prevention
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a mold allergy: Asthmatic symptoms (bronchial asthma, exacerbation/significant worsening of symptoms of a pre-existing condition). Eye watering, eye itching Runny nose, nasal congestion (rhinitis). Frequent sneezing Irritable cough (possibly also coughing, wheezing). Gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea (diarrhea), nausea, vomiting. Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Molds are mainly inhalant allergens (aerogenic (airborne) allergens) that are widely distributed indoors as well as outdoors. Mold allergy describes an allergy to mold spores and/or other mold constituents. The most common allergens are Aspergillus and Penicillium (mostly indoor) and Alternaria (most important representative: Alternaria alternata) and Cladosporium (mostly outdoor air).Molds … Mold Allergy: Causes
General measures Clarification of the cause of mold exposure in the interior and proper remediation! Avoid contact with the triggering allergens; a complete allergen cares is not however possible. Allergy card always carry with you Measures to be taken in case of mold allergy Regular ventilation of the apartment by means of shock / cross … Mold Allergy: Therapy
