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Does Exposure Black Mold Cause Chronic Cough And Fatigue?
My husband and I just found out that our home built 1 year ago has had a slow leak under the kitchen sink due to a plumbers error. We found out when water started to leak out under the kitchen island. When the sheet rock was removed they found the inside of the whole island was covered with black mold. The builder has a special team removing it. We,however, are concerned about the health implications for us. My husband has had a non-productive cough for the last 8 months that has been resistant to any antibiotics. I have had extreme unexplained fatigue. Do you think we need evaluation and if so, where do we go?
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Hello,
As per your query, yes, black mold can cause allergic cough and fatigue. In this case, it is necessary to avoid exposure to the allergen.
I also recommend that you to visit an allergologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
As per your query, yes, black mold can cause allergic cough and fatigue. In this case, it is necessary to avoid exposure to the allergen.
I also recommend that you to visit an allergologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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