Health Tip: Coping With Mold Allergy

(HealthDay News) -- Mold can creep into your home, causing symptoms including sneezing, coughing and watery eyes to those who are allergic.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers these tips for mold allergy sufferers:

• When mold counts are high, stay indoors.
• Don't rake leaves.
• Keep your distance from fields with uncut grass.
• After you've been outside, immediately shower to wash away mold spores.
• Promptly fix any water leaks to prevent mold growth. If you have mold, clean with a vinegar solution.
• Keep the humidity in your home below 60 percent.
• If your basement has carpeting, remove it in favor of a surface that doesn't retain moisture.