The National Asthma Survey—New York State: Association of the Home Environment with Current Asthma Status

Nguyen, Trang; Lurie, Melissa; Gómez, Marta I.; Reddy, Amanda L.; Pandya, K.; Medvesky, Michael G.

doi:10.1177/003335491012500615

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“…Studies performed in Copenhagen [35], and New York State [36], for example showed no association between asthma and use of gas stoves. A survey that included not only adults, but also children, was conducted in Iran where traditional Persian stoves are used.…”

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Obstructive Lung Disease and Exposure to Burning Biomass Fuel in the Indoor Environment

Diette

Accinelli

Balmes

et al. 2012

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It is estimated that up to half of the world’s population burns biomass fuel (wood, crop residues, animal dung and coal) for indoor uses such as cooking, lighting and heating. As a result, a large proportion of women and children are exposed to high levels of household air pollution (HAP). The short and long term effects of these exposures on the respiratory health of this population are not clearly understood. On May 9–11, 2011 NIH held an international workshop on the "Health Burden of Indoor Air Pollution on Women and Children," in Arlington, VA. To gather information on the knowledge base on this topic and identify research gaps, ahead of the meeting we conducted a literature search using PubMed to identify publications that related to HAP, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Abstracts were all analyzed and we report on those considered by the respiratory sub study group at the meeting to be most relevant to the field. Many of the studies published are symptom-based studies (as opposed to objective measures of lung function or clinical examination etc.) and measurement of HAP was not done. Many found some association between indoor exposures to biomass smoke as assessed by stove type (e.g., open fire vs. liquid propane gas) and respiratory symptoms such as wheeze and cough. Among the studies that examined objective measures (e.g. spirometry) as a health outcome, the data supporting an association between biomass smoke exposure and COPD in adult women are fairly robust, but the findings for asthma are mixed. If an association was observed between the exposures and lung function, most data seemed to demonstrate mild to moderate reductions in lung function, the pathophysiological mechanisms of which need to be investigated. In the end, the group identified a series of scientific gaps and opportunities for research that need to be addressed to better understand the respiratory effects of exposure to indoor burning of the different forms of biomass fuels.

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Obstructive Lung Disease and Exposure to Burning Biomass Fuel in the Indoor Environment

Diette

Accinelli

Balmes

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“…The National Asthma Survey found an association between asthma in children and humidifier use, 48 the health effects of which have been termed "humidifier fever." 49 Proper maintenance or avoidance of cool mist or ultrasonic humidifiers is essential to prevent such effects.…”

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Mold allergy revisited

Portnoy

Jara

2015

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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“…A direct association was identified among the presence of mold (adjusted OR, 2.5; 95% CI, 1.8e3.4), air cleaners (adjusted OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.7e2.8), humidifiers (adjusted OR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.1e1.8), and current asthma. 88 Another study in the United Kingdom demonstrated that adults both sensitized and exposed to high levels of sensitizing allergens had significantly lower predicted FEV1% (mean, 83.7% vs. 89.3%; p Z 0.03), higher FeNO values (GM, 12.8 ppb vs. 8.7 ppb; p Z 0.001), and more severe airway reactivity (PD 20 GM, 0.25 mg vs. 0.73 mg; p < 0.001) compared with unsensitized and unexposed individuals. 89 A recent Swedish study examined if exposure to indoor allergens was associated with allergic sensitization prevalence.…”

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Do indoor environments influence asthma and asthma-related symptoms among adults in homes? A review of the literature

Ismail

et al. 2011

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

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This review summarizes the results of epidemiological studies focusing on the detrimental effects of home environmental factors on asthma morbidity in adults. We reviewed the literature on indoor air quality (IAQ), physical and sociodemographic factors, and asthma morbidity in homes, and identified commonly reported asthma, allergic, and respiratory symptoms involving the home environment. Reported IAQ and asthma morbidity data strongly indicated positive associations between indoor air pollution and adverse health effects in most studies. Indoor factors most consistently associated with asthma and asthma-related symptoms in adults included fuel combustion, mold growth, and environmental tobacco smoke. Environmental exposure may increase an adult's risk of developing asthma and also may increase the risk of asthma exacerbations. Evaluation of present IAQ levels, exposure characteristics, and the role of exposure to these factors in relation to asthma morbidity is important for improving our understanding, identifying the burden, and for developing and implementing interventions aimed at reducing asthma morbidity.

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The National Asthma Survey—New York State: Association of the Home Environment with Current Asthma Status

Cited by 48 publications

References 23 publications

Obstructive Lung Disease and Exposure to Burning Biomass Fuel in the Indoor Environment

Obstructive Lung Disease and Exposure to Burning Biomass Fuel in the Indoor Environment

Mold allergy revisited

Do indoor environments influence asthma and asthma-related symptoms among adults in homes? A review of the literature

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