What causes severe chest and back pain?
Patient: Hi I m having real severe chest and back pains went to several docs they can t find the reason I m in an old house could it be black mold my aunt died over it my 11 year old grandson has the same symptoms and this house leaks bad what are the symptoms of mold please tell me no one else can sincerely Barbara I m 59 yrs old Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Molds can cause variety of Pulmonary symptoms when exposed for many years. Upon inhalation, these molds can cause constant irritation, inflammatory reaction in airways. So bronchitis and asthma like diseases are common. Molds can also weakens lung defense. So chronic fungal infection can also be seen. So chronic cough, chest pain, breathlessness, wheezing etc are the common symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out mold related Pulmonary diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.