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Is Coughing Up Blood After Being Exposed To Large Amount Of Mold And Mildew Concerning?
I have been spending time in my basement where there was large amounts of mold and mildew. well about a week ago I began coughing up blood in the mornins ,,first flem is dark red and the second and third are pink,,then it stops its been going on a week now . do I have an infection from the conditions in my basement ?
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
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Thanks for query.
Coughing especially in the morning in exposure to molds may be the initial presentation of asthma. Chest infection is obviously a possibility. I suggest you to go for sputum examination, total serum IgE, spirometry with bronchodialator reversibility and serum absolute eosinophil count to exclude the possibilities. Consult a pulmonologist soon and get yourself examined thoroughly.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Aarnab Maji
Thanks for query.
Coughing especially in the morning in exposure to molds may be the initial presentation of asthma. Chest infection is obviously a possibility. I suggest you to go for sputum examination, total serum IgE, spirometry with bronchodialator reversibility and serum absolute eosinophil count to exclude the possibilities. Consult a pulmonologist soon and get yourself examined thoroughly.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Aarnab Maji
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