Some airborne fungi remain a threat to human health, especially as they relate to people with compromised immune systems. The elderly, the young, the highly allergic, among others. Most airborne fungi are harmless to most, but some is not. It is estimated that the average human inhales thousands of mold spores per day, hence we continue to focus on clean air to combat the harmful types. It is time to get smart about Indoor Air Quality. Filtration is critical.

The current pandemic has allowed our science community to highlight the importance of understanding biology in the air. Clean air is vital to the health of humans. Ninety percent of our time is spent indoors. It is time to focus on the intersection of hygiene and healthy air and to develop science-based strategies moving forward.

Profiles of Airborne Fungi in Buildings and Outdoor Environments in the United States

High diversity of fungi in air particulate matter

Airborne Fungus

In the West and Southwest United States another airborne fungi – Fungal Disease Valley Fever – has significant impact on humans and animals. It grows in the hot soil and is so light it can be moved easily when the soil is disturbed, for example by wind, construction or farming. The studies and work done to further understand the growing Valley Fever certainly will be valuable as we endeavor to understand and combat any number of diseases that moves through the air.

Two Clinical Trials Focus on Serious Fungal Disease Valley Fever

Valley Fever Is On the Rise – But No One Knows How It Picks Its Victims: Researchers and Clinicians Are Trying to Unlock the Mystery of Why the Fungus Makes Some People So Sick and Not Others

COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS (VALLEY FEVER)

Symptoms of Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)