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[|Human|] Can mold in an apartment cause a pulmonary embolism?  About 1 year ago I  traveled from Miami to peru, where I own an apartment and upon my return after experiencing pretty severe symptoms I was dx with pulmonary embolism.  My apartment is closed several months out of the year and I believe that there may be some mold in it.  Is it possible to get a pulmonary embolism from being exposed to mold for a short period of about a week?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, pulmonary embolism can not be caused by mold exposure of any duration (short or prolonged). Most common cause for pulmonary embolism is DVT (deep venous thrombosis) of leg veins. Chronic mold exposure can cause chronic bronchitis and emphysema but not pulmonary embolism. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.