"A statistically significant increase was seen in the frequency of symptoms among women compared with men; and ... the most frequently reported symptoms were neurological (i.e., headache, memory difficulty, slurred speech, spaciness, lightheadedness, dizziness, weakness, coordination problems, and changes in vision), state of well-being (excessive fatigue, bloating, rash, discomfort, and muscle spasms), and ophthalmic and upper/lower respiratory (nasal symptoms, sinus discomfort, coughing, watery eyes, throat discomfort, weak voice, chest tightness, and wheezing)." (Mixed mold mycotoxicosis: immunological changes in humans following exposure in WDB, Gray et al, 2003)
This section contains the TX Tech Glossary of Fungi related to IAQ investigations, with citations, provided by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
"In this reference guide for fungi we have listed all the fungal species we are aware of that are associated with indoor air quality investigations and more. Please note however, that this reference guide does not cover every known fungal species.
This reference guide for fungi is slightly different than some of the other very good fungal glossaries on the web. We have included detailed references and corresponding abstracts that relate to allergenicity, toxicity and fungal infection for all fungi listed." Dr. David C. Straus