Pediatrics

Moldy homes may mean more asthma in young kids

(HealthDay)—Children appear more likely to develop asthma if their living rooms, kitchens or bedrooms have mold or moisture damage, according to a new study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mold exposure during infancy increases asthma risk

Infants who live in "moldy” homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7—an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition.