Abstract
Molds are eukaryotic (possessing a true nucleus) nonphotosynthetic organisms that flourish both indoors and outdoors. For humans, the link between mold exposure and asthma exacerbations, allergic rhinitis, infections, and toxicities from ingestion of mycotoxin-contaminated foods are well known. However, the causeand-effect relationship between inhalational exposure to mold and other untoward health effects (eg, acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants and other illnesses and health complaints) requires additional investigation. Pediatricians play an important role in the education of families about mold, its adverse health effects, exposure prevention, and remediation procedures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2582-2586 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 118 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Allergies
- Health effects
- Hemosiderosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Mold exposure
- Mycotoxins
- Prevention
- Remediation
- Water damage