Allergic disease prevalence has increased significantly in recent decades. Primary
prevention efforts are being guided by study of the exposome (or collective environmental …

Background Indoor dampness increases the risk of indoor fungal growth. A complex
interaction between occupant behaviors and the built environment are thought to affect …

CD4+ T helper (TH) cells and regulatory T (Treg) cells that respond to common allergens
play an important role in driving and dampening airway inflammation in patients with …

It has been known for centuries that microorganisms are ubiquitous in the atmosphere,
where they are capable of long-distance dispersal. Likewise, it is well-established that these …

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

Background Vitamin D deficiency could be associated with the prevalence of atopic
dermatitis (AD). Objectives We carried out a study to see whether deficient/insufficient levels …

Despite the large amount of money spent on research into pollution of the indoor
environment, the problem remains complex with major gaps in our knowledge of the …

The physical infrastructure and housing make human interaction possible and provide
shelter. How well that infrastructure performs and which groups it serves have important …

Allergic rhinitis (AR)—commonly called hay fever—is a widespread condition that affects the
quality of life of millions of people. The pathophysiology of AR remains incompletely …

OBJECTIVE: To establish the relationship between vitamin D serum levels, pulmonary
function, and asthma control in children. STUDY DESIGN: We studied the relationship …