Can mold cause bronchitis?!
Question: Hi and thank you in advance for any answers. I've been sick off and on since December. I had acute bronchitis then and again had it about 3 weeks ago. The difference this time is they gave me a stronger antibiotic but it didn't seem to work. I finished the antibiotic but still feel really sick. I was also given inhalers. Recently, I developed a severe pain by my right rib. I went in to get an xray and they said I was fine. Nurse said it's just torn muscle? they also said my bronchitis was gone. They just prescribed ibuprofen and prescription cough med. That was a week ago. I am still wheezing, runny nose, coughing to the point I throw up, and I get random low grade fevers, and I still have pain on my rib. Has anyone ever experienced this? I hate to go to the doc again I've been there 3x and i have no medical insurance. I read online that mold gives you similar reactions? If i have mold in my house can that make me sick? Thanks again
Answers: Hi and thank you in advance for any answers. I've been sick off and on since December. I had acute bronchitis then and again had it about 3 weeks ago. The difference this time is they gave me a stronger antibiotic but it didn't seem to work. I finished the antibiotic but still feel really sick. I was also given inhalers. Recently, I developed a severe pain by my right rib. I went in to get an xray and they said I was fine. Nurse said it's just torn muscle? they also said my bronchitis was gone. They just prescribed ibuprofen and prescription cough med. That was a week ago. I am still wheezing, runny nose, coughing to the point I throw up, and I get random low grade fevers, and I still have pain on my rib. Has anyone ever experienced this? I hate to go to the doc again I've been there 3x and i have no medical insurance. I read online that mold gives you similar reactions? If i have mold in my house can that make me sick? Thanks again
Yes! Absolutely mold can cause bronchitis. However, it may not be mold. I went through something very similar and SWORE it was the mold in the school I was working in. And it even got better when I moved to a different school. For a while...However, this new doctor I have has me on a new regimen of inhalers, allergy meds (leuktrienes rather than antihystamines is a BIG thing for people with lung issues!!), and nose inhalers for allergies. It all really helps. The pain probably is muscle related and wont show on xrays. I know what it is like to cough till you throw up. Ask for a nebulizer. When you are at that point you need the strength of the meds in an inhaler but the strenght of the nebulizer.
Good luck!!
Yes mold can make one very sick, and that depends on the mold. The first thing you need to do is to determine if indeed you have a mold problem. Have you had a recent water leak, leaking roof, or other water source? If the answer is yes then it warrants investigation.
Yes, studies have shown that 90% of acute sinus IS fungal related.
No antibiotics don't work against fungus micro toxens.
Most doctors just don't get it.
Natural anti fungel agents: natural cinnamon, fresh garlic, oil of oregeno, olive leaf extract. all can be found in health stores. There are anti fungal meds if you can find a doctor to perscribe them.
yes mould has spores that you can breathe in........... get some household bleach water it down a little and clean it all away
If you're allergic to mold then yes, that can develop as a result.
I pretty much have the same problem you have (though my severe pain is in my lower left chest), though it's not mold induced. I think its more stress induced, and the hereditary evil sinuses @_@ Apparently I'm more prone to sinus infections and bronchitis and the like, and thats what causes my issues, though this winter it's been alot worse then it's ever been before.