Examination of the feet is important in lower extremity edema. In patients with lymphedema, there is an inability to tent the skin of the dorsum of the second toe using a pincer grasp (Kaposi-Stemmer sign)7,9â11 (eFigure D).
The heat under the house, mixed with the leaking water was causing the moisture and the mold growing on the closet wall. Some of the water just sitting under the tub area was the cause of the mildew and the awful odor. After he cleaned out the tub drains and resealed the grout the smell in the bedroom disappeared.
When the humidity in house rises above 50 percent: 1  The air feels stuffy or âclose.â. 2  Peopleâs skin may feel moist and clammy, which most people find uncomfortable. 3  It may feel hard to breathe. 4  There may be an unpleasant, musty odor in the room (a musty odor is usually caused by mold growth).5  You may find mildew in your bathroom. 6  Mold is more 7  ... Mo You may find mildew in your bathroom. 2  Mold is more likely to grow in a home with high humidity, which can cause numerous health problems including difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory infections, and allergic reactions. 3  Mold in the home can also damage household structures and furnishings.