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Exposed to mold
Mold is also known as fungus or in some cases yeast. Fungal spores are very small and tend to be found in compost, barns/farms, hay, grass and damp basements. Some fungal spores are more likely to be associated with "dry" v. "wet" environments. When inhaled, mold spores can lead to many disorders including asthma, allergic rhinitis, hypersensitivty pneumonitis, and allergic fungal sinusitis.
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What is the definition or description of: exposed to mold?
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How do u know if uve been exposed to mold in ur home? How do u know if ur getting sick from it?
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Can my child get sick when exposed to mold and dust?
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If allergic to penicillin and exposed to mold will I have a reaction?
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Could being exposed to mold cause schizophrenia?
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What kind of lab tests do you need to see if you have been exposed to mold?
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A 34-year old asked:
I was exposed to mold spores at work, and now i'm sick. Can I ask for sick pay or lost wages?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I'm having liquid come out of both ends and no reason why. i was exposed to mold and I'm wondering if it may be the cause?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could you tell me what happens if your body is exposed to mold for a long period of time?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I was exposed to mold for about a year, got away from mold got worse chronic cough now stringy yellowish stuff. What could this be?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Ive been exposed to mold, but my doctor isn't taking me seriously, I have all the symptoms to. In Australia there is little knowledge. What can I do?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I have been exposed to mold, in particular chaetomium . I am very ill but do not know how to find the right doctor.?
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A 50-year old female asked:
I have pain in upper rt shoulder, chest, neck & back. Exposed to mold. Pleurisy? Can mold exposure cause this? How is it tested?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Is it possible to contact a fungal infection from being exposed to mold for a while. I have fluffy stuff coming from my pores?
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A 47-year old female asked:
I is it up with a sinus infection nothing my room I've been exposed to mold off of none and now my chest to my lungs are killing me I can taste infect?
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A 49-year old asked:
Exposed to black mold, am i okay?
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A 32-year old asked:
I've been exposed to black mold, how serious is this?
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A 44-year old asked:
I'm pretty sure my sister has been exposed to black mold and is suffering from some of the symptoms. What can we do?
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A 41-year old asked:
Help docs! my son has been exposed to stachybotrys mold?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Hi, I've been exposed to black mold. What steps do I take to get a text for biotoxins in my bloodstream thanks!
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A 19-year old female asked:
If an infant is exposed to black mold for four months, and is only five months, what can that cause? Is it a long-term exposure?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I have been exposed to " black mold" for at least 5+ years in the low income apt i live in , I have a list of health issues could this be why?
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A 44-year old female asked:
If I go to the ER and tell Drs I think have been exposed to toxic mold.What is the most accurate way for them to test me? Can I request it & will they
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A 35-year old asked:
Should i see a doctor if exposed to black mold ?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can a very short period of time exposed to black mold cause noticeable health effects?
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A 44-year old female asked:
In typical blood work results what would be too high or too low if ive been exposed to toxic mold? What does it mean when chloride is high?
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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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A 39-year old female asked:
Hi, I was exposed to toxic mold and that mold for a year, finally I just got directed to s infectious disease doctor who prescribed me diflucan (fluconazole) ?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Hi, Will a CT scan show mold in your lungs or just scar tissue? I was exposed to black mold for a year. I'm still sick a year and a half later.
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A 20-year old female asked:
Exposed to dust&mold have cough congestion yellow/brown phlegm also partial hearing loss in ear over a week not clearing up is it time to see doctor?
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