It is a common knowledge that hordes of diseases and viruses are airborne, or transferable from infected person to another through respiration. In relation to this, humidity or water vapour in the air is also potentially dangerous for human health.

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Diseases from
Damp Indoor Air

2. It is a common knowledge that hordes of diseases and viruses are airborne, or
transferable from infected person to another through respiration. In relation to this,
humidity or water vapour in the air is also potentially dangerous for human health.
Here are the top illnesses and pains connected to damp indoor air.
Asthma
Asthma is easily triggered during the rainy or
cold season. During this season, airways tend
to narrow down, making breathing difficult.
There is evidence that dampness or mould
buildings, such as visible water damage,
mould or mould odour, were consistently
associated with increases in development,
trigger and exacerbation of asthma. Mould
formation that thrives in damp places may also
lead to asthma.
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
There is also sufficient evidence that links
hypersensitivity pneumonitis with dampness and
moulds. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a rare
inflammatory lung ailment with symptoms of cough,
dyspnoea or difficulty breathing, and fever, most often
seen in workplace with very high exposures to
biological materials.

3. Bronchitis
Bronchitis or the infection of the bronchi, the passageways conducting air from the
mouth and nose to the lungs, is usually caused by a viral infection. Surprisingly, the
viruses causing bronchitis are the same progenitors of common colds. The deciding
factor is one’s immune system. People with weaker lungs develop bronchitis whereas
stronger ones develop common colds.
Achy Bones
Cold, damp air aggravates aching joints
generally because of the barometric
pressure changes in the body. Due to
oversensitivity, people with bone and
joint diseases like rheumatism,
fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis react
badly to high humidity coupled with a
sudden dip of the temperature. This
makes winter a season that many people
whine about a lot.
There is evidence that damp air and surroundings lead to diseases. Clearly, proper
ventilation is important in making indoor air healthy, safe and comfortable.
Resources:
http://www.conductairconditioning.com.au
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/dampness-risks-house.html
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/weather_and_pai