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July 8, 2021 News by Margarida Maia, PhD

Exposure to Mold Raises Risk of COPD Flare-ups in Small UK Study

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who engage in activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mold are more likely to experience disease flare-ups, a small U.K. study has found. This may be related to Aspergillus, a type of fungus that grows in damp or…

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