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1019 - How to Know If Fungus Is Driving Chronic Symptoms (And What to Do)

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

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Dr. Ruscio and Dr. Scott discuss a clinical framework for fungus, Candida, and mold as potential drivers of persistent gut, sinus, brain fog, fatigue, and inflammatory symptoms. They cover key diagnostic clues, sinus involvement, blood mold antibodies, sinus CT, limitations of urine mycotoxin testing, and treatment options including diet, probiotics, herbals, biofilm support, sinus therapies, and prescription antifungals.

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📌Timestamps 00:00 Fungal treatment problems 03:24 How prevalent is fungus? 05:08 Surprising forms of fungus (mold) 07:49 Why mold & fungus co-occur 09:22 Common mold testing issues 15:50 Mold & fungus symptoms 23:27 Our mold diagnostic framework 27:30 Sinus testing & why it's important 44:54 Best diets 46:24 Natural supplements 47:19 Sinus treatment 01:06:29 Medications

🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies 📉 Biofilm Disruption Enhances Antimicrobial Therapy for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41394228/ 📉 Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/ 📉 The diagnosis and incidence of allergic fungal sinusitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10488788/ 📉 Case Study: Rapid Complete Recovery From An Autism Spectrum Disorder After Treatment of Aspergillus With The Antifungal Drugs Itraconazole And Sporanox: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33132781/ 📉 Efficacy of generic forms of itraconazole capsule in treating subjects with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36967117/

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