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I have respiratory issues. Can it be a fungal infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 58 year old woman (previously healthy) having breathing problems, chest soreness, sore throat, and nasal stuffiness (among other symptoms). These four main symptoms all take place at the same time and have been enduring for months. On multiple occasions, the symptoms have become... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and complaints, and the reports, we cannot deny the possibility of an allergic reaction, but along with that, though not severe, you have some trouble with your cardiovascular system too. Well, after consulting that many doctors and after so many test... Read Full »
What are the side effects of continuous exposure to mold?
Query: Hi doctor, I moved into a 4 year old apartment before five months. They have now found mold under the floorboards in the bathroom. They have removed the floorboards and the padding and cleaned. Now, they are getting professionals to clean it properly. After a month, I developed a terrible cough and ... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is of utmost importance to thoroughly eliminate mold and implement preventive measures to avert its recurrence. Mold-related illness and illnesses are prevalent due to the thousands of tiny spores that mold generates, which circulate in the air and can irritate mucou... Read Full »
Can molds be the reason for allergies in a new house?
Query: Hello doctor, I moved into an apartment four months back. Now that it is the end of summer we have had the AC off and the apartment feels very stuffy. To me, it has a smell to it not sure how to explain it. I know I am allergic to pets and dust, previously I know cats have lived here and there is c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there a way you can move the bedroom to a more ventilated area? Or the newborn can be raised predominantly in a more ventilated area. In addition to molds and fungi, one should also vary in pollens. Pollens get dispersed with winds and can come inside the house throu... Read Full »
Will toxic mold and bleach aerosol cause neurological symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I was already having slight symptoms like weakness and balance issues before this ordeal but did not know why. One day in the shower, I saw what I looked up and discovered was a mold (I did not know anything about mold or its effects). It probably was there for a while. I did not unde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that it is less likely that your symptoms are related to mold toxin or the bleach aerosol. You should know that many persons live in houses with a large amount of mold and do not have such complications. On ... Read Full »
What are the long-term health risk of living in a wet and moldy area?
Query: Hello doctor,For many months, we lived in an apartment that was wet and moldy (both black mold and white or gray mold). First, can you tell me what the long-term health risks might be? And also, could the strep throats a family member began having been connected to it? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You are talking regarding health issue related to molds. Let me know you most common problem associated with mold exposure is hypersensitivity allergic inflammation problem in individuals who are susceptible to it. It can lead to allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, ... Read Full »