Question 1

how can someone breath in asbestos and black mold for years, and not show any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Not everyone exposed gets diseased, but that doesn&#x27;t mean continue exposure, again avoidance should be practiced

Question 2

my boyfriend has been staying at an apartment with black mold above the shower. he's coughed up blood, can't breathe in fully?

Accepted Answer

Black shower mold: Black mold above a shower would not be the likeliest cause of his hempotysis- the medical term for coughing up blood. Many people do this when they have bronchitis. He should see a doctor and have a chest x ray. He should stop smoking, if he is a smoker. He might have asthma; he could be allergic to mold. The mold problem should be fixed, and he can be tested for problems from it.

Question 3

hello i've been having all the symptoms of black mold exposure. lately it's been getting worst. chest pains and it's very hard to breathe. everybody thinks i'm crazy when their is visible black mold on my walls. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Allergic: Black mold is a known allergen. The symptoms you describe sound like asthma. This is a condition that must be treated. There are other common elements that can cause your symptoms like dust mites. You need to get the black mold and dust removed ASAP and make where you live safe for a patient with asthma. First and foremost you must get medication for your asthma and allergies today. Se MD for eval

Question 4

my fiancee has been wheezing bad l and short of breath, i told my landord i see black mold, could this be causing it because he never felt like this.

Accepted Answer

If allergic: Everybody blames mold like it's legionaire's disease. Unless he has an immune deficiency, the odds of a fungal lung infection are low. However if he's allergic to mold, it can cause irritation of the airway that can aggravate asthma. Sometimes the mold can cause a mild irritation without having an allergy, but having a sensitivity already causes a worse reaction.

Question 5

can black mold make you feel like you have the flu? covid is negative! im weak, body hurts, no appetite, horrible sinus issues, short of breath doing anything. cant smell or taste (no fever) can black mold be the cause of all these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: You need to be retested for Covid-19. It is not uncommon to have a false negative test.  Your symptoms are quite consistent with Covid-19 infection. By my experience, if you have problem with smell and taste, Covid-19 disease is rarely severe, especially for a woman.

Question 6

bad congestion, runny nose, sinus headaches. almost no symptoms when standing/walking, can barely breathe when sitting or laying. tried hot showers, allegra d, benadryl, inhaler &nothing helps. recently exposed to black mold but out of environment?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely a common cold.  Discuss with your Dr.

Question 7

can black mold cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

yes possible: Aspergillus species ( moulds ) will produce produce aflatoxins  , usual source is crops like corn pea nuts by ingestion  ( eating )can cause  liver cancers

Question 8

what are the effects of black mold exposure?

Accepted Answer

Basically none: Despite all the hoopla, most physicians believe these fears are generated by tort lawyers and big-money mold-removal companies. People with nondescript / vague symptoms are encouraged to blame them on "black mold". The public are the real losers.

Question 9

i was exposed to very toxic, deadly black mold?

Accepted Answer

Black mold: Depending on how much you inhaled it and if you have any lung diseases and or if you have any conditions that affect your immune system, it might cause lung related problems. However if you are healthy, you don't have any symptoms now, you would probably be fine. See a doctor and discuss about it if it still bothers you.

Question 10

can household black mold cause gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Exposure to indoor mold is more likely to cause respiratory symptoms (coughing, wheezing, runny nose, sneezing, etc) in allergic individuals. Gastrointestinal symptoms are unlikely.

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