Central sensitization (CS), simply defined as an amplified response of the central nervous
system to peripheral input, is a concept of great importance in clinical medicine. It has …

The human respiratory tract is exposed daily to airborne fungi, fungal enzymes, and
secondary metabolites. The endemic fungi Histoplasma capsulatum, Coccidioides spp …

Prevalence of functional somatic syndromes (FSS) in the general population varies with
observed overlap between syndromes. However, studies including a range of FSS are …

Indoor air health problems of the type non-specific building-related symptoms (NBRS;
formally called “sick-building syndrome”) and chemical intolerance (CI; eg multiple chemical …

Idiopathic environmental intolerance refers to a group of poorly understood health
conditions characterized by heterogeneous somatic symptoms that occur in response to …

The Danish study of Functional Disorders (DanFunD) cohort was initiated to outline the
epidemiology of functional somatic syndromes (FSS) and is the first larger coordinated …

Abstract The World Health Organization lists air pollution as one of the top five risks for
developing chronic non-communicable disease, joining tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol …

Background Indoor air dampness microbiota (DM) is a big health hazard. Sufficient evidence
exists that exposure to DM causes new asthma or exacerbation, dyspnea, infections of …

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a complex medical condition associated with low dose
chemical exposures. MCS is characterized by diverse features and common comorbidities …

A great variety of non-specific symptoms may occur in patients living or working in moisture-
damaged buildings. In the beginning, these symptoms are usually reversible, mild, and …