I Was Exposed To Black Mold Living In An Apartment
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : The past year , I was exposed to black mold living in an apartment, 6 months ago I had breast surgery with general anesthesia. After surgery , I was unable to speak more than 3 words without losing my voice and feeling short of breath , this lasted approx 4 months. I have been away from the mold 2 months. Voice is some better but still short of breath. Oxygen sats start in the 80s and 94 is as high I can get it. Primary care doc , 2 months ago, labs wnl, chest xr wnl , O2 sat 94, hr 122. CHF neg. PFT in office neg for COPD.    She has ordered ECHO and PFT. HX    Hypertension., Quit smoking 12 years ago, Gout, Pre-Diabetic, Chronic use of Phentermine. Symptoms Short of Breath, Occ dry cough, B/p controlled ,sinus tachy , EKG wnl,  Lasix seems to help shortness of breath and blood pressure, other meds Metformin , Allopurinol prn . 62 yrs old active ,135 lbs , mod drinker, retired RN.  Question Should I follow thru with these ordered tests or make an appointment with a pulmonary doc. I fear pulmonary artery hypertension.    
                            
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Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that the symptoms which you are experiencing could be because of an underlying cardiac issue.
So, yes it’s important to get the advised investigations specially echocardiogram done. If some abnormality shows up in echo then u need to consult a cardiologist as well.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
                                    
                            Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that the symptoms which you are experiencing could be because of an underlying cardiac issue.
So, yes it’s important to get the advised investigations specially echocardiogram done. If some abnormality shows up in echo then u need to consult a cardiologist as well.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
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                                      Dr. Nagamani Ng
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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