Hello doctor,I am 50 years old, 210 lbs. I fixed an issue in my attic on Sunday. The work was strenuous but lasted 10 minutes. I did not wear a mask. My home dates from 1923 and the insulation in rock wool. All unchanged since being built, the mold and or fibers deeply penetrated my lungs and I have severe discomfort deep in my lungs. I hope I do not have mold infection and or damage from fibers. There is an infection in my lungs as I can hear a sound and wheezing when I breathe. What can I or should I do so this does not persist or become something more serious six months from now?
Hello. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most likely you have an allergic reaction from the materials you have been exposed to. You should not worry about it as a permanent effect is less likely as you have not been exposed for a prolonged period. Exposure for years could cause permanent changes not just few minutes. I suggest that you take some medications for few days and perform chest X-ray to make sure that everything is okay. Is there any fever? Coughing with phlegm? Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. I suggest: Revert after a week to an internal medicine physician online -->