Recently my laptop was contaminated with a virus and now it seems that there are hidden organisms slowly taking over all life in the house as well.. No wonder I had a flu and all sorts of oto-rhino-laryngal problems about 26 times last winter. I know from my previous doctor, who is Kongolese and specialized in sports medecine, that there are all sorts of fungi around us all the time and only the more vulnerable of us create a more intimate relationship with them. In my case the fungi had neatly settled between my toes and because I had most likely got it from the same gym in which my doctor too was a member, he was not able to hide his disgust very well. When I wanted to show him my athlete’s foot he quickly shouted no! no! no! and took a book from the shelve and showed me pictures of other victims that the medicine had catalogued. I pointed out from the book which one of the fungi in impressive colours looked closest to what I had – and got a prescription. In a week’s time the thing was beaten.
But what is the medicine against mold in the house? There are hundreds if not thousands of discussion groups and help forums on the topic. I almost forgot that my sister – who lives 3000 kms further North - has herself trained her dogs to professionally sniff dangerous humidity and fungi in buildings. Well, there is no longer need for fungologist dogs or any other specialists – the evidence is in front of you and our remedy against it is to move house, the packing starts tomorrow.
