Does mold aggravate chronic bronchitis

Answer 1

It does indeed.

Ideally, no one should live in a mouldy home, but particularly not people with chronic chest troubles. If you can't move and you have mould on your walls, buy some thick bleach and some rubber gloves (preferably get someone healthy and energetic to do this for you), open all the windows and doors and paint the thick bleach all over the walls.

It smells very strong, which is why all windows and doors must be open against the build up of fumes. The mould will go the same day and the effect of the bleach will last about 3 years before having to be repeated.

This is not the ideal solution, but if you can't move or can't afford proper professional damp proofing treatment, this is the best and cheapest method of getting rid of it. If social housing is available where you live, ask your Dr for a letter saying that you have chronic chest problems and take it to the place that runs the social housing in your area. They should award you extra points on the waiting list.

Answer 2

Yes. Moulds are saprophytic fungus and reproduce by spores.The microscopic spores are light and disperse by wind.If inhaled can cause respiratory allergic condition that gives rise to Asthmic attacks.

Answer 3

Yes, mold can reach the lungs, to cause Asthma or another serious illness called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.