Occupants of damp and/or moldy buildings most frequently complain of

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Occupants of damp and/or moldy buildings most frequently complain of

Exposure to damp and moldy buildings commonly leads to rhinosinusitis because inhaled mold spores and their metabolites irritate and inflame the nasal passages and sinuses. This causes nasal congestion, sinus pressure, facial pain, and mucus production—symptoms characteristic of rhinosinusitis. While headaches, coughing, and nausea can occur, they are less specific and less prevalent as the primary complaint, making rhinosinusitis the most typical issue for occupants.

Exposure to damp and moldy buildings commonly leads to rhinosinusitis because inhaled mold spores and their metabolites irritate and inflame the nasal passages and sinuses. This causes nasal congestion, sinus pressure, facial pain, and mucus production—symptoms characteristic of rhinosinusitis. While headaches, coughing, and nausea can occur, they are less specific and less prevalent as the primary complaint, making rhinosinusitis the most typical issue for occupants.

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