Endotoxins are fragments released by certain bacteria when they break down. Even without living bacteria present, these fragments can trigger inflammation in the lungs and airways when inhaled. Endotoxin testing measures how much of this material is in the air or settled dust, and it's most relevant in buildings with a history of water damage or situations where standard testing hasn't explained someone's ongoing symptoms.
Endotoxins are fragments released by certain bacteria when they break down. Even without living bacteria present, these fragments can trigger inflammation in the lungs and airways when inhaled. Endotoxin testing measures how much of this material is in the air or settled dust, and it's most relevant in buildings with a history of water damage or situations where standard testing hasn't explained someone's ongoing symptoms.
