Hospitalists in the United States can expect to earn a very generous salary, with average salaries (in the ballpark of $195K) surpassing six figures annually. Location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by experience level.
Symptoms of a fungal lung infection depend on the underlying cause. Fungal lung infection can cause cough, fatigue, and fever. Other symptoms include joint pains, muscle aches, and loss of appetite. The fungus can spread from the lungs to the skin, where it causes a rash and forms ulcers.
Spores from molds inside a basement are inhaled or absorbed through the skin, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. Most fungal infections originate on the skin or inside the lungs but are not usually contagious from person to person.