The review provides a summary and discussion of current data on exposure to indoor-air microorganisms and their health effects, for example, respiratory irritation and nonspecific symptoms, respiratory infections, asthma and allergy, alveolitis and organic dust toxic syndrome, and chronic bronchitis, as well as a summary and discussion of the health effects of mycotoxins.

Key terms alveolitis; asthma; moisture damage; mold; respiratory infection; review