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The Courier-Journal |
Asthma Study Finds High Concentrations of Chemicals in Louisville Homes
89.3 WFPL A University of Louisville study on asthma in older adults has found high levels of potentially dangerous chemicals inside the homes of participants in the city and Southern Indiana. Chemicals like chloroform, benzene, xylene, toluene, chloromethane … Some indoor air worse than Rubbertown |
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Treehugger |
Is asthma being worsened by energy efficient homes?
Treehugger The number of Britons with asthma could almost double by 2050 because the air inside homes is becoming more polluted as they become more energy-efficient, a new report warns…. Airborne pollutants created by cooking, cleaning and using aerosols such … Asthma cases in UK 'set to double' because new homes are too energy efficient |
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The Guardian |
Asthma could be worsened by energy-efficient homes, warns study
The Guardian Andrew Proctor, director of advice and support at Asthma UK, said: “We know that indoor exposure to allergens can be a real problem for some people with asthma, but it is difficult to avoid them.” The one in 11 Britons with asthma should always seek … |
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The Guardian |
Energy-efficient homes could worsen asthma, warns study
The Guardian The number of Britons with asthma could almost double by 2050 because the air inside homes is becoming more polluted as they become more energy-efficient, a new report warns. The trend towards airtight houses could also worsen allergies as well as … |
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The Local.no |
'Eco homes cause asthma': Norway group
The Local.no ”We know that children who are subjected to a bad indoor environment, even if they have never smoked but had asthma from childhood they, get COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) more often than than smokers who have never had asthma,” Jan … |
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Allergic Living |
Kids Living in Dysfunctional Homes More Likely to Have Asthma
Allergic Living Children who grow up in dysfunctional home environments, such as those where caregivers who have mental illness, violent tendencies, or substance abuse problems, have an increased risk for asthma. According to study published in the Annals of Allergy, … |
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Indicators of airborne fungal concentrations in urban homes: Understanding the conditions that affect indoor fungal exposures.
Sci Total Environ. 2015 Feb 25;517C:113-124
Authors: Crawford JA, Rosenbaum PF, Anagnost SE, Hunt A, Abraham JL
Abstract
Indoor fungal exposure can compromise respiratory health. Low-income urban areas are of concern because of high asthma and allergy rates and housing disrepair. Understanding the conditions that affect indoor fungal exposures is important for assessing health risks and for developing mitigation strategies. We examined the types and concentrations of airborne fungi inside and outside of homes in low-income areas of Syracuse, NY as well as the effect of snow cover on fungal levels. At 103 homes, air samples for viable fungi were collected, occupants were interviewed and homes were inspected for visible mold, musty odors, water problems and other factors. Multivariable logistic regression was used to relate high fungal levels to home conditions. Predominant indoor fungi included Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria and hyaline unknowns. Basidiomycetes and an uncommon genus Acrodontium were also found frequently due to analysis methods developed for this project. With snow cover, outdoor total fungal levels were depressed and indoor concentrations were three times higher than outdoor on average with a maximum of 29 times higher. Visible mold was related to elevated levels of Penicillium (OR 4.11 95% CI 1.37-14.0) and bacteria (OR 3.79 95% CI 1.41-11.2). Musty, moldy odors were associated with elevated concentrations of total fungi (OR 3.48 95% CI 1.13-11.6) and basidiomycetes. Cockroaches, an indicator of moisture, were associated with elevated levels of Penicillium (OR 3.66 95% CI 1.16-13.1) and Aspergillus (OR 4.36 95% CI 1.60-13.4). Increasing relative humidity was associated with higher concentrations of Penicillium, yeasts and basidiomycetes. Visible mold, musty odors, indoor humidity and cockroaches are modifiable factors that were important determinants of indoor fungal exposures. Indoor air investigators should interpret indoor:outdoor fungal ratios cautiously when snow cover is present.
PMID: 25725196 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
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13abc Action News |
Moldy homes may mean more asthma in young kids
13abc Action News 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children appear more likely to develop asthma if their living rooms, kitchens or bedrooms have mold or moisture damage, according to a new study. Children were most susceptible to developing asthma with mold exposure … |
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Moldy Homes May Mean More Asthma in Young Kids
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, Feb. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children appear more likely to develop asthma if their living rooms, kitchens or bedrooms have mold or moisture damage, according to a new study. Children were most susceptible to developing asthma with … |
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Moldy homes may mean more asthma in young kids
Medical Xpress Children were nearly five times more likely to develop asthma at some point by age 6 if moisture damage with mold existed in their bedrooms. The risk for kids with mold in their living room was 7.5 times higher, compared to no moisture damage. In … |
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