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How can I prevent a reaction to mold? 
Allergies cannot be cured. 

But the symptoms of the allergy can be reduced by avoiding contact with the spores. Several measures will help:

A study of nature and quantum of microbes in air and roof / room surface to determine the Pathogenicity and Allergy causing microbial organisms

An integrated package to control the pathogenic and allergic microbes that have been harboring in your coveted office.

RADOSOM can help you to assist to understand the micro environment of your office and suggest ameliorating measures.

Other well meaning measures are:
Stay in open well lit rooms during periods when the published mold count is high. This will lessen the amount you inhale. Mold spores are "counted" by collecting a sample of particulates in the air then identifying and counting the mold spores in the sample. The amount of airborne spores are likely to change quickly, depending on the weather. The counts reported are always for a past time period and may not reflect what is currently in the air. The mold that causes your allergic reaction may not be counted separately. This means that allergy symptoms may not relate closely to the published count. But knowing the count can help you decide when to stay indoors. 

Use central air conditioning with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter attachment. It will help trap spores before they reach you. Air conditioning with a HEPA filter attached works better than electrostatic air-cleaning devices and much better than freestanding air cleaners.  Devices  that   treat air  with  heat,  ions  or  ozone  are  not recommended. No air 

cleaners will help if excess moisture remains. If indoor humidity is above 50 percent, risks of fungus growth rise steeply. Hygrometers can be used to measure humidity accurately. The goal is to keep humidity below 45 percent, and preferably about 35 percent. If humidifiers are necessary, scrub the fluid reservoirs at least twice a week to prevent mold growth. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers can also be a source of mold and should be cleaned.

To prevent mold and mildew build up inside the home, especially in closed air conditioned rooms / halls, bed rooms, bathrooms be aggressive about reducing dampness.

Put an exhaust fan or open a window in the room. 
Quickly repair any plumbing leaks
Remove bathroom carpeting where moisture is a concern

Scour sinks and tubs at least monthly. Fungi thrive on soap and other films that coat tiles and grout. For problem areas, use ordinary laundry bleach.

Fungicides (chemicals that kill fungus) are less important than a good scrubbing. Fungicides may be added to paint, primer or wallpaper paste to slow fungus growth on treated areas. But this will have little effect if excess moisture remains. Clean garbage pails frequently
Clean refrigerator door gaskets and drip pans.

Repair basement plumbing leaks, blocked drains, poorly vented clothes dryers and water seepage through walls. 

Use an electric dehumidifier to remove moisture from the basement. Be sure to drain the dehumidifier regularly and clean the condensation coils and collection bucket

Polyurethane and rubber foams seem especially prone to fungus invasion. If bedding is made with these foams, it should be covered in plastic. 
Throw away or recycle old books, newspapers, clothing or bedding.

Promote groundwater drainage away from an office / house. Remove leaves and dead vegetation near the foundation and in the rain gutters. Completely shaded offices / homes dry out slowly, and dense bushes and other plants around the foundation often promote dampness. In the winter, condensation on cold walls encourages mold growth, but even thick insulation can be invaded if vapor barriers in exterior walls are not effective.

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