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Allergists see more patients due to mold

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All this rain not only provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but for mold, too.

Allergists are treating more patients in recent days.

Tropical storm Isaac boosted pollen levels, too.

Mold and pollen are both two big allergy triggers.

"With all the rain we are going to see an increase in our mold population, indoor and outdoor as well, mostly outdoor, so patients, although you don't see the mold spores in the air, they are breathing them in and they can have allergic rhinitis symptoms, or even worsening of their asthma," said Erin Cannington, Allergist.

Cannington recommends allergy patients take their medication even if they have not been feeling symptoms.

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