2024
Yes
Respiratory symptoms and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) among students in Penang, Malaysia in relation to signs of dampness at school and fungal DNA in school dust
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969716323294?via%3Dihub
Norback, Dan
Asia
Observational
Epidemiological
Students
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Dust
Fungi
Respiratory symptoms
Fungal dna
Building dampness
School environment
Asthma
Mold
children
FeNO, symptoms, and fungal DNA were assessed in 368 Malaysian students from 32 classrooms. Dampness and Aspergillus versicolor in dust were linked to wheeze, asthma, infections, and high FeNO, suggesting fungal exposure may impair respiratory health.
2017