Research examining associations between weather and human health frequently includes
the effects of atmospheric humidity. A large number of humidity variables have been …

The house dust mite (HDM) is a major perennial allergen source and a significant cause of
allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. However, awareness of the condition remains generally …

Worldwide, over four million deaths annually are attributed to indoor air pollution. This
largely preventable exposure represents a key target for reducing morbidity and mortality …

The prevalence of asthma and allergies including atopy has increased during the past
decades, particularly in westernized countries. The rapid rise in the prevalence of such …

Most research into effects of residential exposures on respiratory health has focused on
allergens, moisture/mold, endotoxin, or combustion products. A growing body of research …

We reviewed the main epidemiological studies that evaluate the respiratory effects of indoor
air pollutants quantitatively in industrialised countries. Consistent results support short-term …

Objective of this paper is to examine whether the available epidemiological evidence
provides information on the link between outdoor air ventilation rates and health, and …

Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis (ABPM) is a hypersensitivity-mediated disease of
worldwide distribution. We reviewed 143 reported global cases of ABPM due to fungi other …

Background and aim Epidemiological data has established increasing adiposity as a risk
factor for incident asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the association between …

People's outdoor thermal comfort under hot conditions have been widely investigated, while
the ones in cold environments have not. To address this gap, this paper presented an …