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What are the affects of mold on a person with copd?

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Mold can make copd w: Mold can exacerbate COPD quite often.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Varies: In some people, there is no effect. In others, the mold can cause allergic and respiratory symptoms. It all depends.

Answered 4/13/2012

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Avoid heavy exposure: Molds grow in damp places, can cause symptoms: nose, throat, and chest. Some make a poison (mycotoxin), most don’t. Air exposure not severe except for people with allergies, asthma, lung diseases, and immune deficiency. Don’t swallow molds. Clean up carefully. Reliable sources 1) general: https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm 2) hurricane: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm

Answered 3/29/2021

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