Fungi and indoor conditions in asthma patients

Ceylan E., ÖZKÜTÜK A. A., ERGÖR G., Yucesoy M., Itil O., Caymaz S., ...Daha Fazla

JOURNAL OF ASTHMA, cilt.43, sa.10, ss.789-794, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02770900601034288
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ASTHMA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.789-794
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: asthma, indoor air, living conditions, fungi, colony counts, RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS, MOLDS, PROPAGULES, HEALTH, DAMP, PREVALENCE, ALLERGENS, ADULTS, HOMES, AIR
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study was carried out with 127 asthmatic patients and 127 controls, which aimed to compare and evaluate the environmental conditions in the homes of asthmatic patients and the control group. Air samples were obtained by using an air sampler and the mean mould colony counts were established. Aspergillus and Penicillium were the most common isolated species. No significant difference was observed with regard to various house conditions and the mean mould colony counts between the houses of patients and controls. The mould colony counts were found to be lower in houses with wooden parquet flooring. The odds ratio for stone floors vs. wood floors was 2.3 (95% CI 1.08 - 4.98) for mould growth.