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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Memory Loss Due To Black Mold
Question: My home had a severe problem with black mold behind the bathroom tile because of a leaky pipe. Before it was removed I used the clean the mold that cane out of the cracks between the tile every couple of weeks. I also have not been feeling well, sometimes having periods of shortness of breath and memory loss. What are the symptoms of black mold illness. And could my symptoms be related? Also should I go to the doctor and tell him.
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Brief Answer:
Black mold exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Black mold ( Stachybotrys chartarum ) exposure can cause various symptoms -mainly respiratory like shortness of breath as you are having and also neurological symptoms like memory loss and memory problems.
The specific diagnosis of infection with a pigmented mold is established by growth of the organism in culture.Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays are increasingly used in the diagnosis of infection due to pigmented molds.
You should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment with antifungal
agents and anti-allergic/antihistamines.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Black mold exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Black mold ( Stachybotrys chartarum ) exposure can cause various symptoms -mainly respiratory like shortness of breath as you are having and also neurological symptoms like memory loss and memory problems.
The specific diagnosis of infection with a pigmented mold is established by growth of the organism in culture.Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays are increasingly used in the diagnosis of infection due to pigmented molds.
You should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment with antifungal
agents and anti-allergic/antihistamines.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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