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...
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