While occupational exposure to airborne pollutants such as asbestos and coal dust is known
to cause lung cancer/mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) …

Mold spores are present in virtually all environments, indoors and out. People are exposed
to molds every day in every setting. The potential for mold to adversely impact indoor air …

Molds, a subset of the fungi, are ubiquitous on our planet. Fungi are found in every
ecological niche, and are necessary for the recycling of organic building blocks that allow …

TERMINOLOGY—The generic term" mold" encompasses many types of fungi, a diverse
class of eukaryotic microorganisms that live on organic nutrients. The kingdom Fungi is …

The purpose of this study was to characterize mold problem buildings by determining
concentrations and flora of viable fungi. The composition and concentrations of fungal flora …

Introduction Exhibit 1: Mold colonization on a wall.(available in full paper) Since molds grow
outdoors on dead or alive plant and other materials, mold spores are found in all air. Thus …

Mold problems in homes are of increasing concern. Exposure to mold spores can trigger
allergic reactions in some people. This leaflet explains how to inspect your home for mold; …

BACKGROUND In the USA and Canada, people spend about 90% of their life indoors.
Canadians spend less time outdoors in winter and less time indoors in summer than their …

This paper considers the requirements for investigation of sick buildings including some
guidelines for assessment of exposure risks with a particular focus on dampness …