Years and years ago some archaeologists came across a pyramid. Their find was so exciting. It appeared that no one had yet opened this tomb. They took great care and effort to find out all the information they could about this pyramid. One of things that they found out was a curse written above the door to the tomb. Whomever disturbs the sleep of this Pharaoh would die a slow death. The archaeologists knew that this was just to keep people out, I mean, who believes in curses? They got to work opening the tomb and causing the least damage. At last it was time to open the door. They were so excited. As they opened the door, they were greeting by a rush of warm air. The men laughed at the curse as they explored their great find. A few months later, they died. It would seem that the curse of the mummy came true. What had happened, however, was aspergilliosis. When the rush of warm air came out, the men automatically took a deep breath of the air...the air that was filled with 2000 year old grain. That would be grain covered with mold and fungus. Beware of the curse of the mummy. More importantly be careful with your lungs and take care of your lungs.
Aspergillosis has been described as having fungus balls in the lungs. People who develop this disease are usually those who have other lung problems such as Cystic Fibrosis. Those who are immunosuppressed such as those with HIV and Leukemia. Prevention is the key. Learn all that you can if you are in a high risk group for this disease.
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