Texas Mold Remediation Contractor State Practice Exam

Which uncommon allergic syndrome is associated with mold?

1. Allergic Rhinitis

2. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

3. Chronic Sinusitis

4. Asthma

The correct answer is: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is a less common but significant allergic syndrome linked specifically to mold, particularly the Aspergillus species. This condition occurs as a hypersensitivity reaction in individuals who are sensitive to the fungi present in the environment, often in those with underlying asthma or cystic fibrosis. In ABPA, the immune system responds excessively to the inhalation of mold spores, leading to respiratory symptoms and inflammation of the lungs and airways. Symptoms can include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. The condition can complicate asthma and may require specific treatment, including corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. The other conditions mentioned, such as allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and asthma, are more common and broader in nature, relating to general allergic responses or respiratory diseases but do not specifically indicate an association with mold in the same distinctive way that ABPA does.