Open AccessRespiratory and Allergic Health Effects of Dampness, Mold, and Dampness-Related Agents: A Review of the Epidemiologic Evidence
Author(s) -
Mark J. Mendell,
Anna G. Mirer,
Kerry Cheung,
My Tong,
Jeroen Douwes
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.1002410
Subject(s) - medicine , wheeze , asthma , exacerbation , environmental health , intensive care medicine , immunology
Many studies have shown consistent associations between evident indoor dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear. Findings on measured microbiologic factors have received little review. We conducted an updated, comprehensive review on these topics.
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