Health Watch - Allergies
and Asthma
"Most Americans do not have a
clear sense of the significant health risks of indoor pollution.
They also do not know what they can do to reduce risk of asthma,
cancer, and other serious diseases caused by indoor pollutant
exposure."
—Environmental
Protection Agency
According to the American Lung Association,
poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development
of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and can cause
headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue.
The longer you are exposed to these contaminates, the greater the chances
of developing respiratory problems. High risk groups include infants,
children, the elderly and people who already suffer from respiratory
ailments.
According to America's #1 respiratory medical and research center, health
issues can be improved by improving your environment.
At HealthyAir, we not only help our customers identify the causes of
indoor air pollution in their homes, we also provide them with simple,
affordable solutions to a healthier environment. For more information,
click on the links in this section.
Dust mites are the most common allergen-producing
organism found in the home. They are members of the arachnid
(spider) family. In order to get water, dust mites must absorb
moisture from the air. With humidity levels controlled between
40% and 50%, dust mites can not absorb enough water and die.
Indoor Air Pollution: Causes and Solutions
Indoor Air Pollution is higher than
it has ever been. It is estimated that the air in our homes
is five to 70 times more polluted than the air outdoors.
With Americans spending up to 95% of their time indoors,
we are subjecting ourselves to environmental challenges that
will eventually take a toll on our health. The very young,
the very old, and immunocompromised people are at the greatest
risk, but everyone needs to be concerned about indoor air
pollution. What is the solution to indoor air pollution?
Follow the four steps to a healthy home: ventilation, humidity
control, air filtration and envelope integrity. Combining
these four steps will provide an integrated approach to a
healthier, more sustainable indoor environment.
So what is the solution to indoor air pollution?
At HealthyAir, we recommend following four steps to a healthy
home: ventilation, humidity
control, air filtration and envelope
integrity. Combining these four steps will provide an integrated
approach to a healthier, more sustainable indoor environment.
At HealthyAir, we are committed to helping
our customers not only become more educated about the effects
of indoor air pollution, but also to provide simple, affordable
methods to correct the problem.
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