2024 Yes Indoor microbiome, environmental characteristics and asthma among junior high school students in Johor Bahru, Malaysia https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019346653?via%3Dihub Fu, Xi Asia Exposure Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) Humidity Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Dust Bacteria Fungi Allergens Respiratory symptoms Bacteria Fungi Microbial communities Absolute quantity Wheezing Breathlessness Adolescents Dampness/visible mood Malaysia Johor bahru Tropics Junior high school In 21 Malaysian classrooms, specific bacteria and fungi were linked to asthma severity in 309 students. Protective microbes decreased with dampness and mold, highlighting complex interactions between indoor microbiomes, environment, and asthma in tropical schools. 2020