Keep a
journal of your symptoms, and discuss it with your doctor. It may help you find
patterns in your symptoms. This can help you and your doctor find out what is
causing your illness.
How are they treated?
Early treatment includes
stopping or reducing your exposure to what is making you sick. These things
might help:
- Improve your air quality by getting rid of the source of pollution. Don't allow smoking in your
house. If smokers live in or visit your home, ask them to smoke
outside.
- Increase the amount of fresh air coming into your home. Adjust gas stoves, or replace them with electric ones.
Check to make sure that exhaust fans work. Installing carbon monoxide alarms in
your home can also protect you and your family.
- Stop the health effects of mold exposure. Keep a dry
environment indoors to reduce exposure to mold. Mold should be removed from
buildings by trained professionals.
Further treatment will depend on your symptoms and what is
causing your illness.