Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies. Relying on the IOM report, and
dozens of studies and reports that have been published since, many organizations and …

Environmental medical relevance of molds in living environment Fungi, their spores and/or
other fungal components are inhaled and can induce irritating symptoms of the mucous …

Airborne fungal conidia derived from environmentally abundant and morphologically
discernible fungal genera, including Alternaria Nees, Aspergillus P. Micheli ex Link …

Since the early 1980s, mucosal, skin, and respiratory symptoms, in addition to general
symptoms such as fatigue and headache, have been related to the indoor climate of …

Indoor bioaerosols, such as mold spores, have been associated with respiratory symptoms
in patients with asthma; however, dose–response relationships and guidelines on …

Rationale: Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that exposure to molds and other fungi
can play a role in a variety of allergic and pulmonary diseases in susceptible individuals …

The presence of dampness and visible molds leads to concerns of poor indoor air quality
which has been consistently linked with increased exacerbation and development of allergy …

Is toxic exposure to mold a significant problem in this country? Absolutely. While not the only
source of mold exposure, poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is likely the most common culprit. As …

Almost all modern buildings experience at least minor, and sometimes serious, water
damage during their life span. Excess moisture in buildings becomes a critical factor for …

Air quality in homes is a major concern in Europe, where people spend most of their time
indoors. According to the World Health Organization, numerous houses are subject to …