Madani, Y., Barlow, A. & Taher, F. (2010). Severe Asthma with Fungal Sensitization: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Asthma. Vol. 47: 2-6. Read Full PDF here Abstract: There is a substantial body of evidence supporting an association between asthma severity and fungal exposure and sensitization. Fungal allergens are a recognized risk […]
Dharmage, S., Bailey, M., Raven, J., Abeyawickrama, K., Cao, D., Guest, D., Rolland, J., Forbes, A., Thien, F., Abramson, M. & Walters, E.H. (2002). Mouldy houses influence symptoms of asthma among atopic individuals. Clinical and Experimental Allergy Vol. 32: 714-720. Read Full PDF here Abstract: Mouldy homes adversely influence asthma in asthmatics sensitized to fungi […]
Moshammer, H., Bartonova, A., Hanke, W., Van Den Hazel, P., Koppe, J.G., Kramer, U., Ronchetti, R., Sram, R.J., Wallis, M., Wallner, P. & Zuurbier, M. (2006). Air pollution: A threat to the health of our children. Acta Paediatrica 95(Suppl 453): 93-105. Read Full PDF here Abstract: Background/methods: Current air pollution levels pose a threat to […]
Cox-Ganser, J., White, S.K., Jones, R., Hilsbos, K., Storey, E., Enright, P.L. Rao, C.Y. & Kreiss, K. (2005). Respiratory Morbidity in Office Workers in a Water-Damaged Building. International Journal of Environmental Health Research Vol. 113(4): 485-490. Read Full PDF here Abstract: We conducted a study on building-related respiratory disease and associated social impact in an […]
Dharmage, S., Bailey, M., Raven, J., Mitakakis, T., Thien, F., Forbes, A., Guest, D., Abramson, M. & Walters, E.H. (1999). Prevalance and residential determinants of fungi within homes in Melbourne, Australia. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 29: 1481-1489. Read full PDF here Recent epidemiological studies suggest that the adverse respiratory health effects caused by the inhalation […]
Weir, E. (2000). Indoor moulds and human health. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 162(10): 1469. Abstract: Stachybotrys atra (also called S. chartarum and S. altemans) is a dark-coloured fungus that grows well on damp materials that have a high cellulose concentradon, such as straw, grass, sawdust and lumber. Its toxin produce skin and mucous membrane irritaton, […]
Stark, M., Rea, W., Curtis, L., Lieberman, A. & Vetter, M. (2004). Adverse Health Effects of Indoor Moulds. Journal of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine Vol. 23, No. 1: 3-8. Read Full PDF here Abstract: In recent years, public attention has become increasingly focused on the very real problem of mould (fungi) […]