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A 28-year-old male asked:

can you get a yeast infection in your lungs from being exposed to black mold for two years. breathing the spores in the air. i feel like im dying?

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Dr. Donald Alvesanswered

Emergency Medicine 24 years experience

Possibly: If feeling badly, you should see your Dr for an evaluation and imaging of your chest to determine what is going on.

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