2024
Yes
Transferring from moisture damaged school building to clean facilities: The avoidance of mold exposure induces a decline in symptoms and improvement in lung function among personnel
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113598
Vilen, Liisa
Europe
Observational
Experimental
Staff
Teachers
Other
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Moisture
Fungi
Bacteria
Respiratory symptoms
Cognitive Function
Air quality
Indoor
Pulmonary function
Occupational exposure
Health
Occupational
Workplace
School
Case study followed 45 Finnish school staff before and after relocation from moisture-damaged school; spirometry and nitric oxide tests showed symptom relief, supporting public health policy to move from damaged environments.
2022