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I had a pulmonary embolism bilateral and pleurisy. i have general allergies. is it possible that i am more susceptible to negative reactions to mold?

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Not necessarily: If you are allergic to molds, you will suffer typical allergic symptoms if exposed to them. Still, allergic people may develop symptoms of irritation to high levels of molds more easily than non-allergic people. Pulmonary emboli do not affect reactions to mold.

Answered 4/6/2014

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