A member asked:

I'm afraid of mucormycosis. i haven't eaten or slept in 3 days. i breathed in mold from my saxophone and had asthma attacks a day later. i have asthma?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Over by now: If you are allergic to the mold implicated, then exposure to it can induce asthma. However I don't expect the effect to linger for more than a day or two for most people. If your saxophone is contaminated, you must get it cleaned out with Clorox and be sure to check it out before each use.

Answered 2/12/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis is an oportunistic infection. This means that it normally doesn't cause problems in healthy people. Severe illness can occur in people who are immuno compromised/ Immunodeficient (Most common case is a poorly controlled diabetic in ketoacidosis). I agree with cleaning your saxophone.

Answered 7/19/2020

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