Health Tip: Prevent Mold Growth at Home

(HealthDay News) -- Mold can thrive in places from logs and fallen trees to bathrooms and kitchens, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology says. It notes there are about 1,000 species of mold.

Here are the group's suggestions for limiting mold growth at home:

  • Clean up any spills or leaks promptly.
  • Use dehumidifiers or exhaust fans and crack windows to reduce humidity in bathrooms and in other susceptible rooms.
  • Clean garbage cans and refrigerator drip pans regularly.
  • Clear roof gutters frequently. Make sure they flow away from the home's foundation.
  • Call a professional, or follow guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to clean up any existing mold.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    Mothers' Milk Might Be Key To Avoiding Childhood Food Allergies

    Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says

    Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

    Wildfire Smoke Puts Millions At Risk Across Midwest, Northeast

    Do I Have Asthma? All You Need To Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments

    Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    FDA Reverses Course, Approves First mRNA Flu Shot