<s>[INST] I am curious about mold exposure. I live in a house that the basement has flooded a few times. My husband shop vaccuumed the water up. We  bought a used dishwasher and have used it a while. When my husband cleaned to food trap out there was a horrible blob of mold underneath. I have had a tracheotomy for a year. I had chest x-rays and they are clear but my trachea is inflamed. They arent sure if it is from the mold exposure or if I could have asthma from the mold due to mold sensitivity. How long after removal of mold until my symptoms get better? If it isnt that I am to start food elimination to see if that helps [/INST] Hi thanks for asking question. If mold present in home remove it become it can lead to hypersensitivity allergic reaction. Keep humidity level low in room, for that air conditioner can be used. Allow to come fresh air in room. Wooded area and other predisposed area can be clean with soap and water. Bleach solution also can be used. Maintain adequate ventilation. Antiinflammatory Chat Doctor. Antihistaminic is helpful. In severe case steroid for short term duration can be taken. </s>