Background A substantial proportion of the world's population is exposed to indoor
dampness-related exposures. Since the 1990s, studies have assessed the relation between …

Indoor fungal contamination has been associated with a wide range of adverse health
effects, including infectious diseases, toxic effects and allergies. The diversity of fungi …

Physicians are increasingly being asked to diagnose and treat people made ill by exposure
to water‐damaged environments, mold, and mycotoxins. In addition to avoidance of further …

Inhalation of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia can cause severe aspergillosis in
immunosuppressed people. A. fumigatus produces a large number of secondary …

Objective Damp and moldy indoor environments aggravate pre-existing asthma. Recent
meta-analyses suggest that exposure to such environments may also induce new-onset …

Background Several epidemiological studies have reported an increased risk of asthma
among professional cleaners. To date, however, no analysis of large patient series from …

Background Sensitization to airborne molds may be a risk factor for severe asthma and
direct cause of asthma exacerbation (AE). Methods A prospective, 1-year (April 2016–March …

Immediate-type allergies are frequent in specific occupational environments. Most important
is to consider the possibility of occupational factors in allergic diseases. Depending on the …

Indoor air problems, caused by moisture damage and limited ventilation, have been
detected in Finnish hospital buildings. A recent survey found that hospital personnel …

Potential markers were sought to diagnose mold hypersensitivity. Indoor air condensed
water and human macrophage THP-1 test were applied to evaluate the buildings. Basophil …