| Assessment of the indoor environment: evaluation of mold growth indoors. | |
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PMID: 14524389 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Much attention has been focused on indoor molds; resulting in modest amounts of new research. There is strong evidence of respiratory effects. Although mechanisms are disputed, some of the effect (but not all) is likely to be allergy related. There is some evidence that atopic individuals may be more affected, but many nonatopic individuals also are affected. This area needs more general research and specific research on exposure measures (such as what fungal components should be measured) and on health-effect mechanisms. It is worthwhile to emphasize the practical knowledge that is readily available. Buildings should be designed, built, operated, and occupied so that the buildings stay dry. When this situation does not occur, the environmental and clinical aspects that are observed by competent professionals should both be considered when determining causal relationships. |
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Authors:
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W Elliott Horner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Immunology and allergy clinics of North America Volume: 23 ISSN: 0889-8561 ISO Abbreviation: Immunol Allergy Clin North Am Publication Date: 2003 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-10-03 Completed Date: 2004-01-06 Revised Date: 2006-04-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8805635 Medline TA: Immunol Allergy Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 519-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Air Quality Sciences, 1337 Capital Circle, Atlanta, GA 30067, USA. ehorner@aqs.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Air Pollution, Indoor
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analysis* Allergens Animals Dust Facility Design and Construction Fungi / growth & development* Hypersensitivity / etiology, prevention & control Population Dynamics Water |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Allergens; 0/Dust; 7732-18-5/Water |
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