can you get a chest infection from mould?

Answer 1

Fungal chest infections do occur, but generally they are confined to the immunocompromised such as patients with AIDS. In fact the finding of many of the fungal chest infections is sometimes almost diagnostic of HIV infection.

Another possible problem with fungal spores is allergy, and this will often cause cough, wheeze and breathlessness, without infection. See your GP if you are concerned.

Answer 2

Dampness and mould give off spores into the air which can cause chest problems and may lead to a chest infections. Living in a damp house can cause long-term chest problems especially in the young and vulnerable.

Answer 3

Fungal chest infections are very rare.

More likely is the mould is a sign of a problem to do with cold or damp. cold damp situations make catching a chest infection more likely. the most common after viruses are bacteria.

Answer 4

You can certainly get all kinds of respiratory problems from mould. The tiny spores invisible to the naked eye are in the air and breathed in.

Mould in the house in not healthy.

Answer 5

Certainly can - always wear a mask when dealing with mould as you can breathe in the spores

Answer 6

No, mould just tastes bad, it doesn't normally cause infections.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

yes it can if you have mould in your house then try cleaning it best done with bleach.good luck

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes it isa Fungal growth that carries spores.
These can lie dorment for years, then infect you when disturbed