Dampness, bacterial and fungal components in dust in primary schools and respiratory health in schoolchildren across Europe

Respiratory health effects of damp housing are well recognised, but less is known about the effect of dampness and water damage in schools. The HITEA study previously reported a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms in pupils from moisture damaged schools, but the role of specific microbial exposures remained unclear.To study associations between school dampness, levels of fungal and bacterial markers, respiratory symptoms and lung function...