abstract Exposure and sensitization to fungal allergens can promote the development and
worsening of allergic diseases. Although numerous species of fungi have been associated …

In parallel with changes in lifestyle over the last 50 years (sedentary living in warm houses
with extensive furnishing and low ventilation rates), there has been a progressive increase …

Air pollution and climate change are potential drivers for the increasing burden of allergic
diseases. The molecular mechanisms by which air pollutants and climate parameters may …

The cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14α-demethylase (LDM) is the target of the azole
antifungals used widely in medicine and agriculture as prophylaxis or treatments of …

Background: Allergens dispersed by airborne fungal spores play an important but poorly
understood role in the underlying cause and exacerbation of asthma. Previous studies …

Background: Exposure to fungi is often assessed by culturing floor dust or air samples. Our
objective was to evaluate the relationships between dustborne and airborne fungi and to …

Exposure to high airborne levels of noninfectious microorganisms is recognized as a cause
of respiratory symptoms and disease among workers handling biological materials, such as …

It is now well established that biological pollution is a major cause of the degradation of
indoor air quality. It has been shown that microbial communities from the outdoors may …

Background: Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an association between indoor
fungal growth and respiratory symptoms. However, in only a few studies was fungal …

The world's most severe thunderstorm asthma event occurred in Melbourne, Australia on 21
November 2016, coinciding with the peak of the grass pollen season. The aetiological role …