The authors examined the relationship between symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome and
reports of building dampness and odors. Two hundred thirty-one multifamily buildings built …

Whether it is in wine or cheese or rotten tomatoes, humans depend on their noses to guide
them to what is good and keep them away from what is bad for them. The substances that …

Evidence is accumulating that indoor dampness and mold are associated with the
development of asthma. The underlying mechanisms remain unknown. New Zealand has …

OBJECTIVES. Reported cases of building-related asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
among workers in a Denver office building prompted an epidemiologic investigation …

Fungi are ubiquitous microorganisms that are present in outdoor and indoor environments.
Previous research has found relationships between environmental fungal exposures and …

Current knowledge regarding the association between indoor mold exposures and asthma
is still limited. The objective of this case–control study was to investigate the relationship …

We aimed to characterize the presence of microbial secondary metabolites in homes and
their association with moisture damage, mold, and asthma development. Living room floor …

Exposure to molds can cause human disease through several well-defined mechanisms. In
addition, many new mold-related illnesses have been hypothesized in recent years that …

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has shown the effect of indoor mildew odour
on allergic rhinitis risk, but its relation to other common chronic health outcomes in adults …

Background Indoor dampness has consistently been associated with respiratory symptoms
and exacerbations. The causal mechanisms may involve increased microbial exposures …