INFLUENCE OF INDOOR HUMIDITY AND MOLD EXPOSURE ON PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
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This study aimed to explore how indoor humidity levels and exposure to household mold affect symptom severity, lung function, and exacerbation rates in individuals diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.Abstract
Background: Chronic bronchitis is a common form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) marked by persistent productive cough and airway inflammation. While smoking remains the leading cause, indoor environmental factors such as excessive moisture and mold growth may significantly aggravate symptoms.
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Comprehensive review of epidemiologic evidence linking indoor dampness/mold to respiratory outcomes including bronchitis.
