Blood draw
Test Results
2-3 week turnaround time
Items tested
- Alternaria tenuis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Candida albicans
- Cladosporium herbarum
- Curvularia lunata
- Epicoccum purpurascens
- Fusarium monoliforme
- Helminthosporium halodes
- Mucor racemosus
- Penicillium notatum
- Phoma betae
- Pityrosporum.
Moulds do not only come from living in a damp home. Many of the common foods we eat also contain moulds. Particurlary coffee beans, soy, grains, dried fruits, nuts etc.
Exposure to mould can lead to various symptoms depending on the level of exposure, sensitivity, and overall health of the individual.
Common Symptoms of Mould Exposure Include:
- Respiratory issues: Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion.
- Eye irritation: Red, itchy, or watery eyes.
- Skin problems: Rashes, itching, or dry, irritated skin.
- Fatigue: Persistent tiredness or weakness.
- Headaches: Frequent or chronic headaches.
- Sinus issues: Sinus pressure, runny nose, or postnasal drip.
- Sore throat: Persistent or recurring throat irritation.
- Sensitivity to smells: Feeling unwell when exposed to musty or damp odors.
Prolonged exposure to mould, particularly toxic mould may cause more severe symptoms like memory problems, neurological issues, or dizziness.
Symptoms of Mould Allergy:
A mould allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to mould spores, leading to allergic symptoms similar to other environmental allergies.
Common signs include:
- Sneezing: Frequent bouts of sneezing.
- Runny or stuffy nose: Nasal congestion that doesn’t clear up easily.
- Itchy eyes, nose, or throat: Persistent itching in response to airborne mould spores.
- Watery eyes: Excessive tearing or irritation.
- Coughing: Especially if exposed to mouldy environments.
- Worsening asthma symptoms: Mould can trigger asthma attacks or worsen asthma control.
Chronic Symptoms of Mould Allergy
If exposure is ongoing, symptoms can become more persistent and include:
- Chronic sinus infections.
- Fatigue and brain fog.
- Difficulty breathing, especially in people with asthma.
If you suspect mould exposure or allergy, it’s essential to reduce exposure, and consider consulting a healthcare provider for allergy testing or treatment.
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Mould Exposure/Allergy Test IgE 15 items - Blood Draw
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