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March 22, 2006 Fungal Levels in the Home and Allergic Rhinitis by 5 Years of Age   Volume 1 Issue 205  
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Fungal Levels in the Home and Allergic Rhinitis by 5 Years of Age
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by Paul C. Stark; Juan C. Celedón; Ginger L. Chew; Louise M. Ryan

Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that sensitization to fungi, such as Alternaria, is strongly associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma in children. However, the role of exposure to fungi in the development of childhood allergic rhinitis is poorly understood.
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Parents say Knox Co. elementary school is making students sick
by By Mesliss DiPane, 6 News Reporter

KNOX COUNTY (WATE) -- More parents are coming forward about mold conditions at Carter Elementary School.
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Woman says She's Tired of Mold Infested Apartment
by Mauldin, SC FOX Carolina

It may be hard to believe for some of you, but one woman says she has evidence of mold growing inside of a wall and inside her apartment. "Growing out the ceiling, around the corner, in the hallway.
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Inhalation Anthrax Associated with Dried Animal Hides --- Pennsylvania and New York City, 2006
On February 21, 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PDOH) reported to CDC and the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) a case of inhalation anthrax in a man who resided in New York City.
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Michigan High Court Affirms Plaintiffs Have 6 Years To Sue Architect For Mold Exposure
by LexisNexis

LANSING, Mich. — The state’s high court has affirmed that the claims of plaintiffs alleging architectural malpractice concerning mold exposure were not time-barred under a state statute that is a statute of repose and limitation (Ellen Jennifer L. Hudock, et al. v. Edward Shulak, et al., No. 126859, Mich. Sup.; 2006 Mich. LEXIS 197).
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New Guidelines Issued for Food Allergies
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by News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD; CME Author: Désirée Lie, MD,

March 16, 2006 — Guidelines created by a joint task force help clarify the diagnosis and management of true food allergies. They are published in the March issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Employees Still Fighting To Be Moved From Moldy Building
by NBC13.com

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Some Birmingham police officers suspect the building they're working in is making them sick.

Recently, the officers were issued special masks, but they claim they have worked in these conditions for years.
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