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Can throat ulcers be a symptom of mold exposure?

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Dr. Steven Machtinger answered

No: More likely a viral infection - coxsackie viruse causes herpangina with fever and ulcers on the soft palate and throat.

Dr Klein agreed

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Throat ulcers are more commonly due to viruses or reflux. Mold would cause swelling and mucus congestion if one is allergic to mold.

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

Can throat ulcers be a symptom of mold exposure?

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