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Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
Mold Allergy
Sneezing, congestion, or asthma triggered by mold spores — found in damp basements, bathrooms, and outdoor leaf piles. Severity often spikes in humid weather and after rain.
Medically Reviewed
Dr. Payel Gupta
Triple Board-Certified Allergist & Immunologist
Last reviewed: May 2026
Overview
Mold allergy is triggered by mold spores indoors and outdoors. Mold grows in damp areas and can cause seasonal or year-round symptoms depending on exposure.
symptoms
- Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose
- Itchy eyes and throat
- Cough, wheezing
- Worsening in damp or musty environments
triggers
- Indoor mold (bathrooms, basements, leaks)
- Outdoor mold (leaf litter, grass)
- High humidity
testing
- Skin or blood testing for mold allergens
- Environmental assessment when indicated
treatment
avoidance
- Fix leaks and reduce humidity
- Use dehumidifiers
- Ventilate bathrooms
- Limit outdoor exposure when mold counts are high
medications
- Antihistamines
- Nasal corticosteroids
- Immunotherapy for selected molds
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