Case Report: Antifungal Agents in the Treatment of Asthma and Allergy After Water-Damaged Building Exposure

Altern Ther Health Med. 2023 Sep;29(6):82-91.

Abstract

Damp and moisture-damaged building exposure has been linked to adverse health effects, primarily related to respiratory complications from mold spore reactions. This paper describes a case of a previously healthy man who was exposed to a home with hidden mold infestation and remained symptomatic following proper remediation. The patient presented with allergies, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and treatment resistant asthma, as well as other non-respiratory symptoms likely related to inhalational mycotoxin exposure from his home. In this case, the addition of systemic and intranasal antifungals improved both respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms. Antifungals were used for a longer duration than customary and in combination with factors that addressed drug resistance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollution, Indoor* / adverse effects
  • Air Pollution, Indoor* / analysis
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asthma* / complications
  • Asthma* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity* / drug therapy
  • Hypersensitivity* / etiology
  • Male
  • Water

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Water