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Suggest Tests To Confirm Mold Exposure In A Baby

My 10 month old baby has been exposed to mold. It was growing on his crib mattress and we never noticedm because we had a protectivem cover on top of it. Im very worried as he contantaly has a runny nose and snores loudly at night. Please tell me what kind of tests I should as for him at the local hospital. Help please!                                                                  
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hi
Based on your query
Molds are fungus which can be detected by micro scopic examination.
If your child is having symptoms, then you can go for cytology examination of the nasal discharge, which can detect fungus if present.
Hope this helps
Regards
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Suggest Tests To Confirm Mold Exposure In A Baby

Hi Based on your query Molds are fungus which can be detected by micro scopic examination. If your child is having symptoms, then you can go for cytology examination of the nasal discharge, which can detect fungus if present. Hope this helps Regards