Fungi composition in settled dust associated with fractional exhaled nitric oxide in school children with asthma

Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd; Jalaludin, Juliana; Hashim, Zailina; Than, Leslie Thian Lung; Hashim, Jamal Hisham; Norbäck, Dan

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158639

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“…These findings were consistent with a local study which reported that there was a significant association between the levels of indoor air quality with the prevalence of sick building syndrome among the respondents after confounder have been adjusted (OR=1.12, 95% CI=1.05-9.15) (21). Our study was supported by a study in Johor Bharu which they also mentioned that there was an association between indoor microbiome exposure especially on relative humidity and indoor mould with the symptoms of sick building syndrome in their study (38).…”

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“…Besides, indoor bacteria concentration and indoor mould concentration also have associated with the development of sick building syndrome among college students in this present study. This was supported by a study in junior high school in Johor Bharu where they mentioned that there was an association between the microbial exposure with sick building syndrome especially with tiredness (p < 0.05) and mucosal symptoms among students in junior high school in Johor Bharu (38). They also stated that higher indoor relative humidity have an association with high concentration of bacteria.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Besides, a higher number of total fungi was related to higher indoor temperatures (25). Another study mentioned that environmental characteristics such as temperature was associated with sick building syndrome as well (38). Overall, the results conclude that the college students are more likely to develop sick building syndrome if they are exposed to high concentration of indoor bacteria and mould, high temperature and high relative humidity.…”

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“…According to a local study, gender appears to be a key factor in how different types of SBS symptoms are reported, with females more likely than males to experience SBS symptoms (37).Besides, a local study conducted among school students in Johor Bahru stated that out of 51.0% respondents that reported of having SBS symptoms, the prevalence of experiencing ocular, nasal, throat and dermal symptoms were 12.7%, 19.8%, 16.9% and 23.1% respectively. However, the prevalence of headache and tiredness were the highest with 19.5% and 23.1% respectively (38). Another study conducted among junior high schools students in Johor Bahru found that female students had allergy symptoms more than male students and reported more heachache and tiredness compare to male students (39).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Overall, the results conclude that the college students are more likely to develop sick building syndrome if they are exposed to high concentration of indoor bacteria and mould, high temperature and high relative humidity. Advances in profiling techniques for characterizing fungi is leading to new discoveries regarding the correlation between rare and unculturable fungi present indoors and biomarkers associated with airway inflammation (38).…”

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Association Between Air Microbiological Exposure With Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among College Dormitory Students in Public University

Abdul Rahim,

Jalaludin,

Junaidi

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Introduction: Microbiological pollutants in indoor air can lead to sick building syndrome (SBS). A conducive academic environment in university dormitories requires healthy indoor air quality to enhance student performance. This study aimed to determine the association between indoor air microbiological exposure and SBS among college dormitory students at a public university. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 112 male and female college dormitory students who stayed in the public university dormitory for more than three months. Respondents were given a self-administered questionnaire-based NIOSH Indoor Environmental Quality Survey. 14 houses were selected for the measurement of indoor air quality which included PM2.5, PM10, relative humidity (%), temperature (°C), air velocity (m/s), indoor bacterial concentration (cfu/m3), and indoor mould concentration (cfu/m3). Results: Higher percentages of SBS symptoms were reported among female (94.6%) college dormitory students compared to male (82.1%). A significant difference in itching symptom on the arms and forearms was found among individuals of different genders (p<0.05). Indoor air parameters such as temperature (OR = 2.56, 95% CI = 2.66-9.87), relative humidity (OR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.54 – 5.79), indoor bacteria concentration (OR=2.28, 95% CI = 2.48 – 10.93), and indoor mould concentration (OR=2.59, 95% CI = 1.75 – 8.98) were significantly associated with the recent SBS symptoms. Multiple logistic regression showed that the most significant predictor of SBS was indoor mould concentration. Conclusion: Exposure to high concentrations of indoor bacteria and mould, high temperatures, and high relative humidity influenced the prevalence of SBS among college dormitory students. Further assessment and preventive action need to be taken to reduce the exposure of indoor air microbiological to the students.

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Association Between Air Microbiological Exposure With Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among College Dormitory Students in Public University

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Interaction of indoor air contaminants and respiratory health among children in the daycare centers

Najib,

Jalaludin,

Feisal

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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and respiratory symptoms in junior high school students in Penang, Malaysia: the role of household exposure

Norbäck

Hashim

et al. 2022

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

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Fungi composition in settled dust associated with fractional exhaled nitric oxide in school children with asthma

Cited by 3 publications

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Association Between Air Microbiological Exposure With Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among College Dormitory Students in Public University

Association Between Air Microbiological Exposure With Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among College Dormitory Students in Public University

Interaction of indoor air contaminants and respiratory health among children in the daycare centers

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and respiratory symptoms in junior high school students in Penang, Malaysia: the role of household exposure

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