Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Mucormycosis is a medical emergency when it is suspected.
Seek emergency care now for:
New eye swelling, double vision, or loss of vision
Rapidly increasing facial swelling or severe one-sided facial pain
Black or rapidly darkening tissue in the nose, mouth, or a wound
Coughing up blood or severe difficulty breathing
Confusion, a seizure, fainting, or new weakness
A painful wound that is spreading or changing color quickly
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
If you have a major risk factor and develop persistent fever, new sinus pain, cough, chest pain, or worsening skin changes, arrange urgent same-day medical assessment.
These symptoms have many possible causes, but serious infection needs to be excluded.
During recovery, contact your clinical team promptly if symptoms return or treatment side effects develop.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Stable symptoms, planned blood tests, wound checks, and scan reviews can usually be handled through scheduled follow-up unless the team has given different instructions.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Mucormycosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.