DEAR DR. GOTT: My son lives in a dorm that has obvious signs of mold. He has been sick the entire school year with sinus and throat issues. When he comes home, he is not necessarily better. The “illness” seems to be cyclical. He gets almost healthy and then gets sick again. He is seldom free of these symptoms. He has had a couple rounds of antibiotics with no complete relief. Do you have any suggestions for getting his health back? I have already given him an air purifier and Damp Rid.
DEAR READER: First and foremost, you need to contact his school and inform it of the mold problem. It is the school’s responsibility to have this potentially serious issue resolved.
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