I was wondering does mold cause lung nodules?

Yes: Fungal lung infections commonly will result in nodular lesions to a greater or lesser extent. These will frequently remain in the lungs after an infection and cause concern for cancer until they develop calcifications which are rarely seen with cancerous nodules in the lung. Ct of the lungs is very sensitive for calcification and is frequently used for evaluation of pulmonary nodules.

It can: There are common, well known fungi (molds) such as histoplasmosis and aspergillosis that can cause lung nodules. Any lung nodule should be followed up per fleischner society criteria to exclude neoplasm (cancer). Other causes of lung nodules include tuberculosis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis and others.

Yes: Agree certain inhaled substances, including fungi can result in nodule development . All lung nodules require follow up and potentially more investigation based on history, findings, and criteria.

Not nodules: Molds grow in damp places, can cause symptoms, not nodules: 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. 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