Guest guest Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 > > Group: > > Does anyone have/know a link to a study that shows a correlation of mold > exposure triggering adult asthma? > > Surely would appreciate it. Thanks > > > Answer: Asthma Study Question IOM. 2000. Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. NAS Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health: Damp Indoor Spaces and Health. National Academies Press . 2004. From NAS 2004: TABLE ES-1 Summary of Findings Regarding the Association Between Health Outcomes and Exposure to Damp Indoor Environments Sufficient Evidence of a Causal Relationship (no outcomes met this definition) Sufficient Evidence of an Association Upper respiratory (nasal and throat) tract symptoms Wheeze Cough Asthma symptoms in sensitized asthmatic persons Limited or Suggestive Evidence of an Association Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Asthma development Lower respiratory illness in otherwise-healthy children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 , This is one report that came across market wire in 05 from Dr.Elliot Horner. KC http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=97605 Building Owners, Managers Take Note: Damp Buildings, Mold Can Cause Asthma ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/11/2005 -- Two landmark studies released earlier this year provide the first solid evidence that damp buildings and exposure to indoor mold growth are risk factors for developing asthma and not just in making asthma symptoms worse. Other studies demonstrate that current methods for sampling and analyzing indoor air for mold may be underestimating the amount of airborne material that can trigger asthma attacks. " These are extraordinary findings, with serious implications for building owners and facility managers, " said W. Elliott Horner, PhD, FAAAAI, principal scientist and microbial laboratory director for Air Quality Sciences, Inc. These studies are highlighted in a free new report from AQS titled, " Asthma and Damp Buildings: Making the Connection. " The results from these studies indicate that the risk for developing asthma appears higher for, but is not limited to, people who are sensitive to mold allergens or who have parents with asthma. Also, spores are not the only particles in the air that come from moldy surfaces. These studies showed that for every one intact spore in the air, more than 300 particles of dead parts of the mold colony or digested bits of the substrate on which the mold grew also may be in the air. These particles can carry the substances that can cause immune system and allergic reactions. And because these particles are much smaller than mold spores, they can be inhaled more deeply into the lung. " What this means for buildings owners and facility managers is if your buildings are damp (have moisture or water intrusion problems), your buildings can support indoor mold growth and the people living, working or going to school in your buildings have a higher potential risk for developing asthma. This in turn puts you at higher risk for liability and bad publicity, " Dr. Horner said. Although these results send a powerful message, the news is not all bad. Building owners and facility managers will soon have an exclusive opportunity to attest that their buildings are designed, constructed and operated in a manner that prevents indoor mold growth. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), a non-profit organization that develops and promotes standards for indoor air quality, recently announced its intent to develop a national standard on the prevention of mold during the design, construction and occupancy of buildings. The uniqueness of GEI's efforts is that 1) its standard covers practices throughout buildings' lifecycles and 2) it will certify that the buildings comply with these practices. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is presently piloting this standard and expects to finalize it early next year. " Asthma and Damp Buildings: Making the Connection, " is available free of charge from the Aerias-AQS IAQ Resource Center website, under Premium Content at www.aerias.org. Air Quality Sciences, Inc. is a fully integrated indoor air quality (IAQ) company that provides solutions to create healthy indoor environments and avoid potentially dangerous indoor pollution. As the only IAQ firm with internal labs, microbial and chemical, that are both ISO 9001:2000 registered and AIHA EMLAP accredited, AQS sets the standard for effective diagnoses and solutions. AQS also is a test laboratory for both the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and the Blue Angel Labeling programs, which provide independent, third party certification for low-emitting products used indoors. To learn more about AQS, Blue Angel and GREENGUARD, visit www.aqs.com, www.blauer-engel.de or www.greenguard.org, respectively. To learn more about indoor air quality, visit Aerias-AQS IAQ Resource Center at www.aerias.org. Contact: Kelley Gullison x 239 Email Contact www.aqs.com SOURCE: Air Quality Sciences, Inc. > > Group: > > Does anyone have/know a link to a study that shows a correlation of mold > exposure triggering adult asthma? > > Surely would appreciate it. Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 , This is one report that came across market wire in 05 from Dr.Elliot Horner. KC http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=97605 Building Owners, Managers Take Note: Damp Buildings, Mold Can Cause Asthma ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/11/2005 -- Two landmark studies released earlier this year provide the first solid evidence that damp buildings and exposure to indoor mold growth are risk factors for developing asthma and not just in making asthma symptoms worse. Other studies demonstrate that current methods for sampling and analyzing indoor air for mold may be underestimating the amount of airborne material that can trigger asthma attacks. " These are extraordinary findings, with serious implications for building owners and facility managers, " said W. Elliott Horner, PhD, FAAAAI, principal scientist and microbial laboratory director for Air Quality Sciences, Inc. These studies are highlighted in a free new report from AQS titled, " Asthma and Damp Buildings: Making the Connection. " The results from these studies indicate that the risk for developing asthma appears higher for, but is not limited to, people who are sensitive to mold allergens or who have parents with asthma. Also, spores are not the only particles in the air that come from moldy surfaces. These studies showed that for every one intact spore in the air, more than 300 particles of dead parts of the mold colony or digested bits of the substrate on which the mold grew also may be in the air. These particles can carry the substances that can cause immune system and allergic reactions. And because these particles are much smaller than mold spores, they can be inhaled more deeply into the lung. " What this means for buildings owners and facility managers is if your buildings are damp (have moisture or water intrusion problems), your buildings can support indoor mold growth and the people living, working or going to school in your buildings have a higher potential risk for developing asthma. This in turn puts you at higher risk for liability and bad publicity, " Dr. Horner said. Although these results send a powerful message, the news is not all bad. Building owners and facility managers will soon have an exclusive opportunity to attest that their buildings are designed, constructed and operated in a manner that prevents indoor mold growth. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), a non-profit organization that develops and promotes standards for indoor air quality, recently announced its intent to develop a national standard on the prevention of mold during the design, construction and occupancy of buildings. The uniqueness of GEI's efforts is that 1) its standard covers practices throughout buildings' lifecycles and 2) it will certify that the buildings comply with these practices. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is presently piloting this standard and expects to finalize it early next year. " Asthma and Damp Buildings: Making the Connection, " is available free of charge from the Aerias-AQS IAQ Resource Center website, under Premium Content at www.aerias.org. Air Quality Sciences, Inc. is a fully integrated indoor air quality (IAQ) company that provides solutions to create healthy indoor environments and avoid potentially dangerous indoor pollution. As the only IAQ firm with internal labs, microbial and chemical, that are both ISO 9001:2000 registered and AIHA EMLAP accredited, AQS sets the standard for effective diagnoses and solutions. AQS also is a test laboratory for both the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and the Blue Angel Labeling programs, which provide independent, third party certification for low-emitting products used indoors. To learn more about AQS, Blue Angel and GREENGUARD, visit www.aqs.com, www.blauer-engel.de or www.greenguard.org, respectively. To learn more about indoor air quality, visit Aerias-AQS IAQ Resource Center at www.aerias.org. Contact: Kelley Gullison x 239 Email Contact www.aqs.com SOURCE: Air Quality Sciences, Inc. > > Group: > > Does anyone have/know a link to a study that shows a correlation of mold > exposure triggering adult asthma? > > Surely would appreciate it. Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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