The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences recently completed a
critical review of the scientific literature pertaining to the association of indoor dampness and …

Asthma prevalence in the United States increased dramatically from 1980 through 1997 and
has continued to increase, albeit at a slower pace, over the past decade. 1 Some have …

We studied dampness and mold in China in relation to rhinitis, ocular, throat and dermal
symptoms, headache and fatigue. A questionnaire study was performed in six cities …

We investigated the associations of fungal and endotoxin levels in office dust with
respiratory health in 888 (67% participation) occupants of a waterdamaged building. We …

Background: In this study, repeated measurements were made of levels of mold spores,
bacteria, and dust‐mite allergens over a 7‐month period in the homes of asthmatics, and …

We assessed potential relations between indicators of indoor dampness and mold
exposures at home and the level of asthma control among adults. The present population …

There are few longitudinal studies on health effects of dampness and moulds in workplace
buildings. We studied associations between dampness and indoor moulds in workplace …

The relationship between home dampness and adult respiratory symptoms was investigated
using data from a parent‐administered questionnaire on childhood respiratory symptoms …

Objectives. The study′ s objective was to examine the relation between mold/dampness
exposure and mold sensitization among residents of Greater New Orleans following …

Study question Is dampness and indoor mould associated with onset and remission of
respiratory symptoms, asthma and rhinitis among adults? Materials and methods …