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Airborne food allergen and aeroallergen levels in healthcare settings: an unacc...
Leal, M.; Paciência, I.; Farraia, M.; Cavaleiro Rufo, J.; Castro Mendes, F.; Delgado, L.; Viegas, Carla; Moreira, A.Background: Exposure to airborne allergens of biological origin associates with the development and exacerbation of allergic asthma and rhinitis. Assessment of allergens' exposure in healthcare facilities may contribute to monitor hygiene and survey specific allergens which may cause symptoms in sensitized subjects. Objective: To assess the concentration of indoor and airborne food allergens across different he...
How indoor air quality changed in primary schools: a 4 years follow-up study
Cavaleiro Rufo, J.; Madureira, J.; Paciência, I.; Aguiar, L.; Teixeira, J.P.; Slezakova, K.; do Carmo Pereira, M.; Pinto, M.; Moreira, A.The aim of this study was to assess if IAQ in primary schools improved in 4 years as a result of adopting the SINPHONIE guideline-based recommendations.
Airborne bacteria and fungi in different indoor environments: levels and dose r...
Paciência, I.; Madureira, J.; Cavaleiro Rufo, J.; Aguiar, L.; Teixeira, João Paulo; Pinto, M.; Moreira, A.; de Oliveira Fernandes, E.The study aimed to: (i) quantify bacteria and fungi concentrations in 4 indoor environments; (ii) identify the recovered fungi; (iii) assess the impact of outdoor bacteria and fungi indoors; and (iv) estimate bacterial and fungal inhalation dose rates in children and elderly. Air samples were collected from 20 primary schools, 68 homes, 9 child day-care centres and 22 elderly care centres, with a microbiologica...