05/07/2026
Based on review of the current literature on indoor molds and asthma in adults it can be concluded that:
1. There is strong evidence that indoor molds at home increase the risk of asthma. Epidemiological studies have consistently found a relation between exposure to dampness and molds at home and the risk of asthma in adults.
2. There is increasing evidence that indoor molds at work increase the risk of wheezing.
3. A recent incident case-control study showed evidence that indoor molds at work increase the risk of asthma. This study also indicated that women, young adults, and smokers are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of workplace indoor molds.
4. There is increasing evidence that indoor molds increase the severity of an existing asthma.
5. There is some evidence that repair of indoor mold problems relieves or eliminates symptoms and signs of asthma.
Overall, it can be concluded that there is increasing evidence suggesting that prevention and prompt repair of indoor dampness and mold problems in home and work environments prevent asthma in adulthood.
