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.
How Do I Kill Mildew Smell? Mildew is a type of mold that can appear in basements and bathrooms where conditions are moist, humid and dark. If the mildew isn't removed, it can develop a musty odor that can trigger allergies. A few common household items can be used to kill the smell of mildew on walls and floors. Rubber gloves must be worn when handling some of these cleaners to prevent skin irritations.