Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE & Philip Koh, PharmD The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our society. Many of the secondary effects of this virus are still on the verge of being discovered. One identified risk of contracting COVID-19 is the subsequent manifestation of a co-infection. Research is now showing that patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have a greater risk of fungal infections. These fungal infections are caused by various types of mol

By Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Recently, there has been an increase in evidence showing a correlation between indoor mold and childhood asthma. Over 6 million children in the United States suffer from this respiratory condition, commonly induced by an environmental trigger. As more pediatricians are becoming aware of this issue of mold, home inspections are on the rise. Identifying this factor in the development of childhood asthma could greatly reduce the occurrence an