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_AU:_ (javascript:LoadHelp('AU') Park-J-H; Schleiff-PL; Attfield-MD;

-Ganser-JM; Kreiss-K _TI:_ (javascript:LoadHelp('TI') Building-related

respiratory symptoms can be predicted with semi-quantitative indices of

exposure to dampness and mold _SO:_ (javascript:LoadHelp('SO') Indoor Air

2004

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Using a semi-quantitative mold exposure index, the National Institute for

Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) investigated 13 college buildings to

examine whether building-related respiratory symptoms among employees are

associated with environmental exposure to mold and dampness in buildings. We

collected data on upper and lower respiratory symptoms and their

building-relatedness, and time spent in specific rooms with a self-administered

questionnaires. Trained NIOSH industrial hygienists classified rooms for water

stains,

visible mold, mold odor, and moisture using semi-quantitative scales and then

estimated individual exposure indices weighted by the time spent in specific

rooms. The semi-quantitative exposure indices significantly predicted

building-related respiratory symptoms, including wheeze [odds ratio (OR) = 2.3;

95%

confidence interval (CI) = 1.14.5], chest tightness (OR = 2.2; 95% CI =

1.14.6), shortness of breath (OR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.26.1), nasal (OR = 2.5; 95%

CI =

1.34.7) and sinus (OR = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.24.1) symptoms, with exposureresponse

relationships. We found that conditions suggestive of indoor mold exposure

at work were associated with building-related respiratory symptoms. Our

findings suggest that observational semi-quantitative indices of exposure to

dampness and mold can support action to prevent building-related respiratory

diseases. _KW:_ (javascript:LoadHelp('KW') Molds;

Respiratory-system-disorders; Respiratory-irritants; Exposure-assessment;

Indoor-air-pollution;

Questionnaires; Pulmonary-system-disorders; Visual-perception; Odors;

Microorganisms

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and Health, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, Field Studies Branch, 1095

Willowdale Road, town, WV 26505 _CD:_ (javascript:LoadHelp('CD')

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