Background: The effects of home dampness and mold exposure on adult asthma are not
clear. Objective: We aimed to investigate the associations between housing characteristics …

Molds are our friends because they play a fundamental role on earth as they scavenge and
renew. Molds can sometimes become enemies when they trigger adverse heath effects …

The main study objective was to compare different methods for assessing mold exposure in
conjunction with an epidemiologic study on the development of children's asthma. Homes of …

To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to mold exposure in postflood New
Orleans, the authors surveyed 159 residents and 76 remediation workers, using logistic …

Three mechanisms for disease caused by mold—infection, allergy, and toxicity—are
established and well recognized by clinicians. In each case the corresponding diseases are …

We live among mold. Molds are multicellular, filamentous fungi composed of hyphae. They
are ubiquitous and can be found in both indoor and outdoor environments. Molds grow on …

Objective Some evidences indicate that exposure to molds or their products can be relevant
for the loss of asthma control. Thus, we measured the mold burden present inside houses of …

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 …

Introduction With increasing global warming, the frequency of severe weather events,
including floods and hurricanes, is rising. Allergists play a significant role in mold exposure …