Recently, Ms. Wang (pseudonym) from Hangzhou was unfortunately infected by mold after cleaning the moldy wardrobe at home, resulting in mold growing in her lungs, which attracted widespread attention from netizens. This incident reminds us that the dangers of mold cannot be ignored.
Ms. Wang did not take protective measures when cleaning her wardrobe, which caused mold spores to enter her respiratory tract. A week later, she developed symptoms such as cough and fever, and was eventually diagnosed with fungal pneumonia. The doctor found that "small tree buds" had grown on the CT scan of her lungs, and after flexible bronchoscopy, it was confirmed that it was an Aspergillus infection.
Mold is a type of microorganism that multiplies rapidly in warm and humid environments and poses a great threat to human health. Mold can cause infections in the lungs, mouth, skin, and even throughout the body. People with allergies may also inhale mold and may cause allergic reactions. The aflatoxins in molds are classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization, and their toxicity is 68 times that of arsenic.
So, how do you get rid of mold? First of all, pay attention to the cleanliness and dryness of the home environment to avoid the growth of mold. Especially in the southern region, due to the humid climate, it is necessary to be more vigilant for the growth of mold. Secondly, it is necessary to reduce contact with mold, such as regularly changing the refrigerator seal, washing the washing machine, etc. In addition, for susceptible populations such as elderly patients, it is even more important to take precautions and minimize mold exposure.
Mold infections cannot be ignored, we must be vigilant, do a good job of household cleaning and protection, and stay away from the harm of mold. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the health of the people around you, and seek medical attention in time once relevant symptoms appear.
I hope that Ms. Wang will recover soon, and also remind the majority of netizens to pay attention to preventing mold infections in daily life to protect the health of themselves and their families. In addition, we will pay attention to the impact of global climate change on mold growth, and strive to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the global environment.
Let's focus on mold infections, protect the health of ourselves and our families, and work for a better future for the planet.
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