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Dampness, Indoor Mould and Health

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Indoor Environmental Quality and Health Risk toward Healthier Environment for All

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Dampness is common in indoor environments and is related to indoor grown of mould and bacteria as well as chemical degradation of building materials. Dampness is a consistent risk factor for respiratory symptoms, asthma symptoms, onset of asthma, respiratory infections and rhinitis. Studies have found an increase of symptoms compatible with the sick building syndrome (SBS) in damp buildings. Moreover, there is some evidence that dampness is associated with lower lung function, dermatitis and non-respiratory symptoms (e.g. eye symptoms, headache, fatigue). The mechanism behind the health effects of dampness is not fully understood, but could include sensory effects, irritation of the mucous membranes, impaired tear film stability and neutrophilic or eosinophilic inflammation.

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Norbäck, D. (2020). Dampness, Indoor Mould and Health. In: Kishi, R., Norbäck, D., Araki, A. (eds) Indoor Environmental Quality and Health Risk toward Healthier Environment for All. Current Topics in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9182-9_10

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