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Hello. My name is Lian Scott,
and I'm recording this talk
on behalf of Dr. Rosa Codina,
Director and Principal Scientist
at Allergen Science
and Consulting
in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Additionally, she
holds the position of
Clinical Associate Professor at
the University of South Florida
College of Medicine
in Tampa, Florida,
both in the United States.
Today, I would like to address
the issue of indoor fungi.
When patients
approach a clinician
with concern about mold in
their home or buildings,
there are several
important points
that we want to convey.
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I would like to emphasize
that Dr. Codina does not have
any potential
conflicts of interest
related to the information
presented here.
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Today, we have a number
of important
objectives to cover.
Firstly, we will delve
into the subject
of fungal ecology
and aerobiology.
Secondly, I will
explain the factors
contributing to the
growth of fungi
and the reasons behind it.
Additionally, I will highlight
the most significant
moisture related issues
that can occur in buildings.
One of our primary aims
is to provide support
and guidance to
allergists, immunologists,
and other medical professionals
in responding to
patients' concerns
regarding indoor mold.
Moreover, I encourage you
to share cases of
indoor mold incidents
that your patients
frequently report to you.
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The structure of
this presentation
is outlined as follows.
Firstly, I will begin with an
introduction to the topic.
Subsequently, I will
delve into fungal ecology
and aerobiology with
a particular focus
on the outdoor environment.
I will explore the reasons
behind the growth of fungi,
both outdoors and indoors.
Following that, I will discuss
the process of testing
for fungal products.
Additionally, I will
provide some valuable tips
on how to address patients
worries regarding indoor mold.
Finally, I will conclude
the presentation
and share a list of references
derived from the
scientific literature.
