by | Nov 29, 2018 | General interest, Information and Learning
There are some very simple things you can do to avoid catching a respiratory tract infection (RTI) or spreading the infection to others if you do have one. These things may sound simple, but research shows they are highly effective for reducing the spread of...
by | Nov 23, 2018 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, Living with Aspergillosis
Article correct as of November 2016 – some legislation regarding marijuana use may have changed since then. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the UK and the United States (though it has now been legalised in several US states) (1). Prepared...
by | Nov 22, 2018 | General interest, How do I...?, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, Living with Aspergillosis
People with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergy and aspergillosis are advised to stay away from disturbing/working with soil, compost, mulches, bark chippings and any other dying, decomposing plant material, as these can contain large amounts of moulds....
by | Nov 16, 2018 | General interest, Information and Learning, Living with Aspergillosis
Where damp is present in a home, it is usually as a result of high humidity in the air. Humidity depends on water content and temperature of the air. If the air temperature is higher it can hold more water, a lot of which needs to be removed from the home to prevent...
by | Nov 16, 2018 | Information and Learning, Living with Aspergillosis
Exposure to allergens can worsen the symptoms of people who suffer from allergies. In many cases, the more allergens there are in an environment the worse it gets for the sufferer, so for some people reducing the amount of allergen can help. The success of this...