- Fungi are a complex group of microscopic organisms, generally multicellular (except for yeasts), which are grouped in the kingdom Fungi. They are responsible for numerous cases of rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis and chronic asthma.
- To control the clinical manifestations of fungal allergic disease, the necessary drugs (antihistamines, corticosteroids, bronchodilators, etc.) should be used. The use of allergy vaccines in selected cases is the only way to modify the course of the disease.
Recommendations for patients allergic to fungi
In the interior of the house:
- Repair dampness in walls, windows and bathrooms.
- Maintain ambient humidity below 60%.
- Replace air conditioning filters for proper maintenance.
- Ventilate the rooms and vacuum the bedroom daily.
- Do not dry clothes indoors.
- Avoid or reduce the number of plants indoors.
Outside the house:
- Do not walk in rural or vegetated areas during harvest periods.
- Avoid areas of plant decomposition.
- Do not enter places where food is stored
Bibliography:
Capítulo 1. El libro de las enfermedades alérgicas. Editores: Dr. José Manuel Zubeldia, Dra. M.ª Luisa Baeza, Dr. Tomás Chivato, Dr. Ignacio Jáuregui y Dr. Carlos J.Senent. https://www.fbbva.es/alergia/los-responsables-de-la-rinoconjuntivitis-y-el-asma-alergicas/alergia-por-polenes-que-son-y-como-evitarlos/
