Objectives Many studies have shown consistent associations between evident indoor
dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear …

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with drastic impacts on pediatric
health. The pathogenesis of this common disease is not well understood, and the complex …

OBJECTIVE: Higher maternal intake of vitamin D during pregnancy is associated with a
lower risk of wheezing in offspring. The relationship between cord-blood levels of 25 …

Garcia‐Marcos L, Mallol J, Solé D, Brand PLP and EISL group. International study of
wheezing in infants: risk factors in affluent and non‐affluent countries during the first year of …

Indoor fungal exposure can compromise respiratory health. Low-income urban areas are of
concern because of high asthma and allergy rates and housing disrepair. Understanding the …

Background Parental history of atopic disease is a well-established risk factor for the
development of atopic dermatitis (AD), but several aspects of this association remain …

BACKGROUND: Children are sensitive to indoor environmental pollution. Up until now there
has been a lack of data on air quality in child day care centers. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this …

Background Despite the recognition of the importance of indoor microbial exposures on
children's health, the role of different microbial agents in development and aggravation of …

Background Several studies have consistently reported inverse associations between
exposure to endotoxin in house dust and atopy. With regard to the association between …

Background Damp and mould in homes have been established as risk factors for respiratory
health. There is a need for a relatively straightforward assessment of the home that …