Symptoms Of Mold Allergy

Mold allergies cause the same symptoms that occur in respiratory allergies. Mold allergy symptoms can include:

Sneezing

Runny or stuffy nose

Coughing and postnasal drip

Itchy eyes, nose and throat

Watery eyes

Mold allergy symptoms vary from person to person and vary from mild to severe. You can be all year round symptoms or signs that light up only at certain times of the year. You may notice the symptoms when the weather is wet, or you're indoors or outdoors, which have high concentrations of mold.

If you have a mold allergy and asthma, asthma symptoms can be launching exposure to mold spores. In some people, exposure to certain molds can cause severe asthma attack. Signs and symptoms of asthma are:

Cough

Whistle

Difficulty breathing

Chest tightness

When to see a doctor

If you have a stuffy nose sneezing, watery eyes and other distressing symptoms that seem to disappear, consult your doctor.