Table 1 Health complaints and symptoms reported by patients with exposure to excessive allergenic or toxigenic fungi

Headaches

Runny nose, sinus or nasal congestion

Burning sensation and watery eyes

Sore throat and hoarseness

Cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheezing; “burning” sensation in the chest

Skin and mucous membrane irritation (occasionally hair loss, “sunburn-like rash”)

Severe fatigue and exhaustion (physical and/or mental)

Nausea (vomiting) and gastrointestinal problems (loose stools, stomach aches)

Feverish feeling (“flu-like” reactions)

Joint and muscle ache

Cognitive dysfunction (i.e., concentration and memory problems)

Unusual nosebleeds and coughing up of blood (rare)