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I have discomfort in my lungs after some strenuous work. What can I do?

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Published At February 13, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 23, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 50 years old. I fixed an issue in my attic last week. The work was strenuous but lasted ten minutes. I did not wear a mask. My home dates from 1923, and the insulation is in rock wool. All unchanged since being built, the mold and or fibers deeply penetrated my lungs, and I have severe discomfort deep in my lungs. There is an infection in my lungs as I can hear a sound and wheezing when I breathe. I hope I do not have mold infection or damage from fibers. What can I or should I do so this does not persist or become something more serious six months from now?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for writing in and, I understand your concern.

From what you mentioned, most likely, you have an allergic reaction to the materials you have been exposed to. You should not worry about it as a permanent effect is less likely as you have not been exposed for a prolonged period. I suggest that you take some medications for a few days and perform a chest X-ray to ensure everything is okay. Is there any fever or coughing with phlegm? Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and start taking the medicines with their consent. I suggest:

1. Ventolin inhaler (Salbutamol) is a bronchodilator when required (if there is wheezing or coughing, or difficulty in breathing).

2. Singulair (Montelukast) tablet at night for one week.

Follow up after one week.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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