Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, molds are not seasonal. They grow year-round both inside and outside in dark, damp, warm places. Molds that grow outdoors in decaying leaves and other vegetation usually cause the greatest problems for people with allergies. These problems intensify during the wetter seasons of the year. Allergy sufferers are not safe from outdoor molds because the wind can scatter their spores long distances, even into your house.
Indoor molds can thrive in showers, basements, closets, walls, and windowsills.
The best way to prevent allergic reactions to mold is to avoid exposure to areas of high mold growth and keep your home as mold-free as possible. If prevention is not possible, mold allergies can be treated with a variety of medications. Pollen Reports Get current pollen counts for trees, grasses, weeds and mold spores in your area. Allergy Learning Lab Get detailed allergy information, treatment options and tips for living with allergies. Pollen Maps See the national tree pollen map.