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Your runny nose and watery eyes could be an allergy to snow fungus
- Snow melt after winter storms can create a mold-prone environment, prompting allergy-like symptoms in people and pets.
- Snow mold can cause runny nose, congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing, mimicking cold or flu symptoms.
- In severe cases, snow mold may trigger asthma attacks and respiratory infections like pneumonia.
- Experts note mold exposure increases as snow melts, emphasizing indoor moisture control to reduce risk.
- Missouri-based Dr. Farzana Hoque discusses how damp snow promotes mold and its health effects.
- Mold types include pink snow mold and gray snow mold, which can damage grass and trigger allergic reactions.
- Pet owners are advised to clean paws before bringing pets indoors after outdoor mold exposure.
- Grass and lawn care may require overseeding after snow mold damage.
- NIH estimates suggest 3 to 10 percent of Americans have mold allergies, potentially totaling 10 to 33 million people.
- The article emphasizes that the information reflects health experts’ warnings and not universal diagnoses.
- Experts advise practical steps, such as limiting indoor windows and monitoring mold levels during melt season.
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