However, as a general rule, once a substance has provoked an allergic reaction it continues to affect the person. It often requires years of treatment and is effective in about two-thirds of cases. Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if severe symptoms of allergy occur, if previously successful treatment has become ineffective, or if symptoms do not respond to treatment. There is no known way to prevent allergies . Symptoms may sometimes be prevented by avoiding known allergens.
Mold spores are everywhere.
Stay indoors during summer and fall, when mold is most prevalent. Use synthetic fabrics for clothing and household furnishings whenever possible. Disinfect bathrooms, basement walls, and furniture with diluted bleach or other appropriate disinfectant solution. Dust exposure is minimized by frequent cleaning. Vacuum frequently, preferably using a small-pore filter to capture dust mites.