‘Mold Busters’ Program Reduced Asthma Emergency Visits
A large-scale mold intervention in New York City public housing resulted in nearly 2,800 fewer annual asthma-related emergency department visits.
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‘Mold Busters’ Program Reduced Asthma Emergency Visits
A large-scale mold intervention in New York City public housing resulted in nearly 2,800 fewer annual asthma-related emergency department visits.
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Reduced Dampness in Homes Linked to Less Respiratory Medication Use
Reducing dampness through insulation and ventilation improvements can lead to measurable reductions in asthma treatments, particularly for pediatric populations.
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Mold Intervention in Public Housing Reduced ED Asthma Visits
A mold reduction initiative in New York City resulted in 2,798 fewer emergency department visits per year for asthma exacerbation.
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Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients
RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.
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Household Mold Linked to Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
A new study has linked mold exposure in the home to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, revealing a significant and under-recognized risk factor.
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Woman’s Journey with Lung Disease
The Guardian reported on the case of a woman with hypersensitivity pneumonitis who was exposed to mold.
Read MoreCOPD: Damp Housing Driving Lung Disease Deaths
Poorer people are much more likely to die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than wealthier patients due to damp housing and low pay, researchers have found.
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Study: Mold Raises Risk of COPD Symptoms
COPD patients who engage in activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mold are more likely to experience disease flare-ups.
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New Hybrid Fungus Found in Hospitals Linked to Lung Disease
Researchers discovered a new Aspergillus hybrid that is found in medical settings and can infect human lungs.
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Study Uncovers How Common Molds Can Hurt the Lungs to Cause Asthma
Researchers have pinpointed a new way that common molds can attack the protective tissue barrier deep in the lungs and spur future asthma attacks, according to new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Host & Microbe.
Read MoreNYC Asthma-free Housing Act Targets Mold, Rodents, Roaches
A new law went into effect last month that seeks to hold New York City landlords more accountable for asthma-inducing housing violations, like mice, rats, mold and more. Though the jury is still out on whether the Asthma-Free...
Read MoreMold Discovery in Lungs Paves Way for Helping Hard to Treat Asthma
A team at The University of Manchester have found that in a minority of patients they studied, a standard treatment for asthma—oral steroids—was associated with increased levels of the treatable mold Aspergillus in the lung. The...
Read MoreTop Health Considerations for Entering a Flooded Home
Each year more than 150 people die from the result of flooding, many during the re-entry process from electrocution, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other accidents occurring during remediation.
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Damp, Moldy Homes Tied to Adult Respiratory Problems
Damp homes were correlated with respiratory issues in a survey study described by Reuters. “This...
Read MoreGreater Risk of Asthma, Rhinitis with Exposure to Mold and Dampness
There is an increased risk of asthma and rhinitis for children up to 16 years of age when they are exposed to mold and dampness during infancy.
Read MoreFall Mold May Trigger Asthma Attacks
A University of Kentucky article indicates that mold spores can flare asthma and indoor and outdoor molds can contribute to allergy symptoms.
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Mold Toxins Weaken the Airways’ Immunity, May Contribute to Respiratory Disease
A research study by scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine found that toxins from a type of mold called aflatoxins can weaken the airways’ self-clearing mechanisms and immunity, which may lead to respiratory diseases and the exacerbation of existing ones.
Read MoreMoldy Homes Increase Child Asthma Risk
A new study reveals that children seem to be more likely to develop asthma if their kitchens, living rooms, or bedrooms have moisture damage or mold.
Read MoreIndoor Mold Poses Health Risk to Asthma Sufferers
Research has found that the presence of several types of mold can lead to breathing problems in asthma sufferers, as well as increasing the likelihood of developing the condition.
Read MoreAlmost Half of CF Patients Infected with Aspergillus Mold
Approximately 50% of cystic fibrosis patients are also infected by the Aspergillus fungus, which is caused by an exposure to mold, according to new research.
Read MoreAntibiotic Use, Mold Exposure in Infancy Increased Risk for Allergic Rhinitis
Adolescents exposed to antibiotic use and mold exposure during infancy had an increased risk for developing allergic rhinitis, according to recent study results.
Read MoreStudy Finds Infants Exposed to Specific Molds Have Higher Asthma Risk
The mold forms identified are typically found growing in water-damaged homes, putting a spotlight on the importance of mold remediation for public health.
Read MoreMold Removal Could Cut Respiratory Illness
A new evidence review finds that remediation of mold and dampness in homes and offices can help reduce respiratory infections and asthma symptoms, but the best method for doing so remains unclear.
Read MoreCommon Mold Causes Oxygen Shortage in the Lungs
Researchers have found that a shortage of oxygen occurs in the lungs after an invasion of the common mold Aspergillus fumigatus.
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