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Asthma and respiratory infections in school children with special reference to moisture and mold problems in the school

Taina Taskinen, Anne Hyvärinen, Teija Meklin, Tuula Husman, Aino Nevalainen, Matti Korppi

Acta Paediatrica · 1999 · 95 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

We found evidence of an association between moisture or mold problems in the school building and the occurrence of respiratory infections, repeated wheezing and prolonged cough in school children.

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