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Mold and Asthma – What’s the Connection

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Allan Lieberman

Inhaling mold spores can trigger or worsen your asthmatic symptoms. Some common asthmatic symptoms triggered by mold include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

How Does Mold Affect Your Asthma?

When exposed to mold, people with asthma suffer from shortness of breath and overall reduced lung function. When mold is inhaled, their airways produce more mucus, may constrict, and become swollen. Due to this, the patient may experience shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing or coughing. These reactions can be fatal at times and require a hospital visit.

Can Mold Cause Breathing Problems?

Yes. Touching or inhaling mold spores can cause several allergic reactions like a runny nose, sneezing, skin rash, and red eyes. In more severe allergies, people can face shortness of breath. If the patient is asthmatic, mold exposure can also trigger asthma attacks.

How Do You Recognize A Mold Induced Sickness?

Learn more https://coem.com/blog/mold-and-asthma/

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