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Mold and Asthma
Study: Mold in Homes Doubles Risk of Asthma
Report in Environmental Health Perspectives Finds Children Residing in Damp Homes at Risk for Developing Asthma RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK , NC The study focused particularly on four indicators or moisture or mold in the home, including mold odor, visible mold, visible moisture, and history of water damage. The presence of mold odor proved to be the only significant indicator of asthma development. A a total of 138 children, or 7.2% of the study population, developed asthma during the study period. Having a parent with a history of allergies increased susceptibility in children. Mold odor increased the risk, the study found, independent of parents' medical histories. In fact, children living in homes with mold odor during the initial study period were more than twice as likely to develop asthma in the following 6 years… Children who were exposed to moisture or mold in the home were also slightly more likely to be exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, to have feathery or furry pets, and to have parents with a lower education level. The study adds to the body of evidence linking asthma with exposure to cigarette smoke. |
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the News “17 hours later, we were back in our home. The musty smell gone, a clean, crisp, fresh smell took its place. Less than a week later my headaches were gone, my husband no longer had that irritating itch on his skin, and my son was no longer coughing…Thank you so much for improving our quality of life”…”and the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude.” (Letter from a Homeowner) |
