Mold allergy is a type of allergic reaction that occurs when a person's immune system is exposed to mold spores or mold cell components, usually through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moisture-rich environments, such as damp areas in homes like bathrooms and basements, and high-moisture areas in buildings or vehicles. In addition, certain occupations have been identified as increasing the risk of mold exposure: construction industry (eg, masons, plumbers, HVAC technicians), farmers, food industry workers, janitors/cleaners, and care workers medical.
How could you benefit from this test?
People exposed to mold can exhibit many types of symptoms depending on their general immune sensitivity and the presence of chronic health conditions, as well as the type, amount, and duration of mold they are exposed to.
Allergic symptoms can range from mild in less reactive individuals to severe in individuals with compromised immune systems or an underlying mold allergy.
Symptoms typically associated with mold allergen exposure include the following:
- Allergic fungal sinusitis
- Asthma Atopic disease
- Conjunctivitis
- Moisture and Mold Hypersensitivity Syndrome
- Dry or flaky skin
- Itchy eyes, nose, or throat
- localized swelling
- mold induced asthma
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- postnasal drip
- Rash, Urticaria
- Rhinitis
- Nasal congestion
- Crying eyes
Report
The IgE Mold Test Report is a useful resource for professionals who want valuable information about the underlying causes of mold-related disease.
Analytes
The IgE Mold Allergy Panel includes 13 mold allergen markers known to be involved in mold-related disease.
Below is a list of all analytes included in the test
Alternaria Alternata
Aspergillus fumigatus
Bipolaris spicifera
Botrytis Cinerea
Candida albicans
Cladosporium herbarium
Epicoccus Purpurascens
Fusarium Proliferatum
Mucor Racemosus
Penicillium Chrysogenum
beta form
Rhizopus Nigricans
Setomelanomma rostrata (Helminthosporium halodos)
