Escalated fungal spores and its consequences on asthma: the aftermath of
recent torrential downpour
Abstract
The increase in asthma cases in Pakistan after the flood of 2022 has
confirmed that the condition is a serious public health hazard. The
production of fungus spores on moist surfaces and in humid environments
is a significant factor in asthma onset. In this study, we discuss the
distinctive seasonality and mechanism of fungal spore occurrence in
Pakistan. Epidemic areas are those that are characterized by
intermittent outbreaks, are close to local rivers, or have humid
environments that are conducive to the formation of molds and fungus
spores. Heavy rain promotes the interaction between contaminated water
and human activity, which can lead to an increase in sporogenesis which
is directly linked to a number of asthmatic patients. We studied the
association between exposure to pluvial floodwater, production of fungal
spores, and its impact on the respiratory condition “Asthma”