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Fungus among us all year long
Places where mold grows
Mold allergy causes and symptoms
Tips to minimize mold exposure
Telfast® helps relieve your allergies

Fungus among us all year long


Mold and mildew are tiny fungi. They can live anywhere at any time of the year.1 So if you have persistent allergic symptoms that occur through several seasons, you might be allergic to mold.

There are thousands of types of molds, but not all of them cause allergy symptoms. The most common allergy-causing molds include Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium.2

Places where mold grows


Molds thrive in many environments, both indoors and outdoors. Some thrive in dry, windy weather while others prefer damp, humid dwellings. Four primary things contribute to mold growth:2

  Air
 
 Temperature
 
 Moisture
 
 Old or spoiled food

Mold allergy causes and symptoms


Once mold finds an acceptable host, it starts spreading through spores or seeds. 

When the spores are disturbed, either by touch or air currents, they can spread rapidly. They flow around in the air — and cause allergic reactions. When you come into contact with mold spores, your immune system treats it as an allergen and releases allergic antibodies to fight it off.1

Typical allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose are all ways your body rids itself of allergens.3

Tips to minimize mold exposure


It’s impossible to to avoid all allergens, but there are a few things you can do to avoid mold:1,4,5

 When you’re inside

  • Keep doors and windows shut
  • Use dehumidifiers5
  • Run an air conditioner or air filter with certified allergy and asthma filters
  • Keep your home as clean as possible to minimize mold and mildew — especially in dark or damp areas like basements, bathrooms, and around sinks4 — and clean using a protective mask when needed
  • Contact your insurance company or landlord and a professional service if you notice mold at your residence

 When you’re outside

  • Avoid outdoor activities early in the morning or late in the evening, when mold spore counts are highest4
  • Wear a dust mask when cutting grass, digging around plants, picking up leaves, and disturbing other plants1
  • Shower after being outdoors

 Do not disturb mold unless you’re properly educated on mold removal — and read and follow directions for any mold and mildew cleaning products

 Start taking medications as soon as you notice allergy symptoms

 Speak to your doctor for more information on allergies

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Telfast® helps relieve your allergies

Telfast® helps you live your best life by relieving many common allergy symptoms. If you experience sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes or an itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, sinus congestion and pressure, or swelling of nasal passages, Telfast® has products that can help. Now you can live your greatness — everywhere.6

No matter which product you choose, you can feel good knowing Telfast® is the #1 allergist-recommended medicine brand for non-drowsy relief.*

Find the Telfast® product that’s right for you.

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* Among OTC oral antihistamines.