If you let pans of water evaporate in your bedroom, the humidity probably won't
go over 50%.
You can moisten your nose with sprays and moisturizer gels.
Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com

here is some mold information from "How to Be Free Of Sinus Disease"

Tips for Eliminating Mold in the Home
Recent news stories indicate out of control mold growth has caused people to
abandon their homes and close their businesses, leading to millions of dollars
in lost business or homeowner's insurance claims. Mold can also have a
devastating impact on individuals.

For many people, mold is an allergy trigger that brings on sneezing and other
irritating symptoms.

"There is good evidence that people who live in moldy environments have
increased health problems including asthma, nasal congestion, and possible
fatigue, headaches and other problems that are not well understood," said Jay
Portnoy, MD, FAAAAI. "Mold avoidance may improve these symptoms."

The best way to find mold is to look in dark, damp, warm environments. It can
grow almost anywhere: on sheet rock, carpet, wood panels, garbage cans and
basement walls. Mold can even grow in areas that are not easily visible, such
as inside walls and furniture. Excessive indoor humidity, resulting in water
vapor condensation on walls, plumbing leaks, spills from showering or bathing,
water leaking through foundations or roofs, may lead to growth of many types of
mold.

Mold exposure can trigger allergic reactions in people who have allergies.
Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, nasal
and sinus congestion, irritated eyes, a dry, hacking cough, irritated nose or
throat and skin rashes or irritation.

Controlling Indoor Mold:
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI),
taking the following steps to rid your home or business of molds can lead to a
decrease in allergy symptoms and lessen the potential burden on your
pocketbook:

area.. Then wipe off the mold. Remember to wear rubber gloves and use a
protective mask if your symptoms are severe.

remove them from your home. Also, if you have a leaky pipe or roof, quickly
repair and seal these moisture sources.

use. Periodically clean the bathroom and other mold-promoting places with a
product that kills mold and mildew, and throw away shower curtains at the first
sight of mold.

house.

allergies to have a bedroom or a family/work room in the basement.
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house to try to keep them dry. If you use a dehumidifier, empty and clean it
regularly to prevent mildew from forming. Also, air filters may help control
airborne mold spores throughout your house.

All rooms, especially basements, bathrooms and kitchens, require ventilation
and consistent cleaning to control mold growth.

A light bulb in the closet or basement or under the house can be quite
beneficial. Mold doesn’t do well in light.

Toxic mold
There are 100,000 types of mold, however, only a few are toxic. These molds
produce chemicals called mycotoxins that can cause rashes, seizures,
respiratory problems, unusual bleeding and severe fatigue in people.

One form of toxic mold is stachybotrys chartarum (stack-ee-BOT-ris), a
greenish-black mold that occurs where there is moisture from water damage,
excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation, water infiltration, or flooding.
This mold requires very wet or high humid conditions for days or weeks in order
to grow. Stachybotrys grows only on wood, paper and cotton products and can be
found in 2%-5% of American homes.

"Since most molds are not toxic, you should not panic if you see it in your
house," Portnoy said. "If you think you have symptoms that are related to mold,
you should contact your local allergist for advice. Your allergist also should
be able to tell whether your home needs to be inspected and how to get that
done."

Another method is to have a light shining in suspected places. The heat tends
to dry out the area and mold hates light.

Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com