Europeans Know Mold

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In stark contrast to the American allergy medical establishment, Europeans

know mold, and it's serious effects, when they see it. Here is an excerpt from

the Journal " Allergy " , whose full name is " The European Journal of Allergy and

Clinical Immunology " . The link, at the end of this excerpt, will take you to the

full article, which requires your entire summer vacation to read.

We have to accept the reality, that without a miracle, we will continue to

live in a country, which is medically backwards and out-of-date, compared with

the rest of the industrialized world. I don't believe that there is a massive

conspiracy between the medical profession and the Insurance Industry. After

talking with many medical professionals, I have concluded that, as with many of

our political leaders, they are just STUPID.

Joe

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Allergy Volume 63 s86, Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008

Page 8-160, April 2008

3.4.1.5. Fungal allergens 3.4.1.5.1. Molds. Superior fungus,

mold and yeast are plants which do not possess chlorophyll but which liberate

large quantities of allergenic spores into indoor and outdoor environments. Mold

spores make up an allergen source whose importance is significantly related to

an increase in the hospitalization of asthmatics. Widespread in the air and

resulting from putrefying organic matter, fungi and molds are present everywhere

except in the case of low temperatures or snow, where their growth is hindered.

Their development is especially increased in hot and humid conditions, which

explains their seasonal peaks and abundance in certain hot and humid areas.

The mold spores are small in size (3–10 ìm) and penetrate deeply into the

respiratory tract. They can provoke rhinitis as well as asthma. For reasons

which are unknown, children are more often sensitized to mold than adults.

Three important types of mold and yeast can be distinguished depending on

their origin:

• The principal atmospheric (outdoor) molds are Cladosporium and

Alternaria with a peak during the summer, and Aspergillus and Penicillium which

do not have a defined season. Large regional differences are found.

• Domestic (indoor) molds are also very important allergens. Microscopic

fungus present in the home is capable of producing spores all year round and is

responsible for PER [perennial] symptoms, especially in a hot and humid

interior. Indoor molds have been associated with dampness. They can also grow in

aeration and climatization ducts (central heating and air conditioning) and in

water pipes. They are particularly abundant in bathrooms and kitchens. Molds

also grow on plants which are watered frequently or on animal or vegetable

waste, furnishings, wallpaper, mattress dust and fluffy toys.

• Molds can be naturally present in foods (Penicillium, Aspergillus and

Fusarium and, more rarely, Mucor) and in additives when used in the preparation

of numerous foodstuffs. However, it is difficult to define the allergenic role

of these alimentary molds.

3.4.1.5.2. Yeasts. The yeasts reputed to be the most allergenic are C.

albicans, Saccaromyces cerevisiae and Saccaromyces minor and Pityrosporum.

Immunoglobulin E-mediated sensitization to yeasts has been shown, particularly

in atopic dermatitis. Most yeasts present cross-reactive antigens. Yeast can be

found in foods and in the atmosphere. Sporobolomyces is responsible for asthma

and rhinitis.

3.4.1.5.3. Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes. Their spores are found in large

quantities in the atmosphere and can be allergenic in patients with asthma and

rhinitis but their role as an atmospheric allergen is still difficult to define.

However, cases of occupational allergies to superior fungal spores are not rare.

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