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Can Exposure To Mold Increase BP?
Question: I have been exposed to a large amount of mold. Could that cause my blood pressure to rise 210 over 115. My blood pressure is normally 120 over 75.
Brief Answer:
No documented proof of association among two
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that there are studies that prove exposure to mold can lead to allergic reactions or asthma causing symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath etc.
Regarding high blood pressure due to mold although there are some studies which shows a relation between two but there are no proven documented proof of that.
As you have had significantly high blood pressure so it's advisable to monitor your blood pressure daily for a week so that we can know what's the average blood pressure. Also considering your age group I would like to suggest you to get an Echocardiography and ecg done.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
No documented proof of association among two
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that there are studies that prove exposure to mold can lead to allergic reactions or asthma causing symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath etc.
Regarding high blood pressure due to mold although there are some studies which shows a relation between two but there are no proven documented proof of that.
As you have had significantly high blood pressure so it's advisable to monitor your blood pressure daily for a week so that we can know what's the average blood pressure. Also considering your age group I would like to suggest you to get an Echocardiography and ecg done.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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