Many Lebanese suffer from winter … The mold on the walls threatens life!

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In winter, many Lebanese suffer from allergies to mildew, especially those living in wetlands. With rainfall, we often see black dots on the walls, trying to eliminate them with their grease. Is this method correct? What are the negative effects of this disease on our health?

Each season has its own diseases.In winter, the medical problems that accompany it get complicated, especially as the rain and moisture that settle on the walls are at the origin from common allergies known as mold allergy, which is why the Lebanese go to the specialized clinics to get rid of this ailment. In this context, Al-Gomhouria, specialist in allergies, asthma and immunology, holds the certificate of clinical sensitivity and immunity from the American Board, referred to Dr. Carla Irani, who said: "Allergy is defined as an overreaction of the immune system.They are never clbadified as weak in immunity.

Mold can be a butterfly, especially visible in winter, through the black spots that appear to be on the walls. There are many types of mold, but the most prevalent in Lebanon in winter are 'Aspergillus' and 'Cladosporium', and 'Altenaria' is accompanied by air even in summer. Aspergillus is very present in Lebanon in winter, especially in wet areas, between closets, walls and windows, causing severe respiratory allergies by inhalation.

Loss of smell

Allergies account for a significant proportion of the injuries mentioned in this chapter, with house dust mites coming first, followed by downy mildew. The d. Allergic to two types: "the first that affects the sinuses and is caused by allergies to mold. As a result, the patient has several symptoms, including sinus inflammation without elevated temperature, thick yellow and green secretions, chronic congestion, loss of sense of smell. The second type is a common allergy that causes asthma attacks and increases during the winter season.

In addition, allergies limited to mold are the cause of respiratory oppression, intense and chronic secretions and blood in the chest to cough. It should be noted that the sensitivity can be severe when the owners of weak immunity. On the other hand, it is necessary to consult a doctor when the person has colds once or twice a month, or if it is not cured within 10 days of the injury, or when she observes thick secretions, or in case of loss of smell. I want to point out that it is important to avoid the use of random inflammatory drugs in these cases, but to seek the medical help of a specialist ear, nose. , an allergist and an immunologist or a pulmonologist. "

Vaccines against molds

In order to confirm the sensitivity of the mold, the specialist examines the cross-cut skin test and a blood test. She explains d. Erani said that "after the correct diagnosis, determine the treatment for the sinuses and be either pharmacological or other surgery. To this end, a nose-to-throat doctor will perform tests with a scanner and binoculars to determine if surgery is needed, particularly if the patient is not responding to topical cortisone drug therapy through sprays and allergy medications. On the other hand, the treatment of sensitivity to the level of the lungs sometimes, the purpose of inhaling cortisone, without giving the patient pills to reduce its long-term side effects, and l & # 39; 39, no surgical treatment of the lungs. In this regard, studies have been conducted on anti-fungal drugs, but not in depth. As for the treatment of allergy is 3 months less. In addition, you can start an allergy treatment before the winter and there are vaccines dedicated to mold, but not effective for everyone, and here is the role of the specialist in determining the adequacy such vaccines ".

It cleans the mold!

Those most vulnerable to allergies are those who are susceptible to allergies and exposed to molds, such as workers on lower floors who are neither ventilated nor filled with moisture. Neglecting the treatment of this sensitivity is dangerous for those whose immunity is low. "When they are neglected, the complications lead to the spread of inflammation in various tissues and membranes and can cause chronic obstruction of the lungs.Sensitivity can turn into inflammation.If the patient is poorly immunized, allergies threaten his life, if he is healthy and sick, affects his quality of life, which is difficult to treat. "The more his condition became chronic, the more he took control of the sinus membrane or lungs. The more difficult the treatment with local cortisone became, the more pills and cortisone medications were needed. "Concluded the conclusion that wet wall grease does not stop the problem of mold, in addition to importance of ventilation of the house.

And we always remember the need to avoid neglect and consult a specialist to avoid thrombosis and reduce complications. "