Many asthmatics are sesitive to airborne molds rather than pollens or animal dander. Studies have shown that fungi are more likely to worsen asthma than pollen or animal dander becase the small size of the fungal spores may allow them to reach the lower airways and most asthmatics spend more time indoors where molds are more prevalent.

Sensitization of molds should be tajen into huge consideration during primary prevention, management and the patient's education, since it is a powerrisk factor for severe asthma in adults. People with asthma who are sensitized to airbourne molds should e educated to pay carefull attention to symptoms and comply with treatment, especially during high molds spore counts season. THey should avoid indoor conditions that facilitat the growth of molds by acquiring better ventilation and prevention of dampness and moisture.

The present health study results privide evidence of the relation between workplace exposure to indoor molds and development of asthma in adulthood. The FInnsh Institute of Occupational Health, in Environmental Health Perspectives, May 2002 findings suggested "that indoor mold problems constitute an important occupational health hazard" The Finnis workplace mold stidy estimated that the percentage of adult onset asthma attributable to workplace mold exposure to be 35.1 percent.

To have your home or workplace checked out contact a reputable company, certified in mold testing and remediation. Protective Solutions, Inc in Florida is certified in mold testing, and remediation, and the owner, Tom Costa is a certified Environmental Hygenist. Make sure who ever you select uses and independant lab to do the testing, that the company you select to do remediation, follows the stringent guidelines set forth by New York State for Remediation, and that the company uses only commercial grade products-stay clear of the company that touts bleach, lysol type products and any other household type products as these are not effective and the mold will come back.