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ScienceNews published an article last year about the spread of three types of fungi that can cause serious lung diseases. One of these was Histoplasma which causes histoplasmosis, an infection once mainly found in the Midwest, but in more recent times infections have been recorded in at least 47 states. Histoplasma capsulatum lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials ...
Histoplasmosis is the name of an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials that contain large amounts of bird or bat droppings. Outbreaks of histoplasmosis have been recorded in Puerto Rico, as well as in the Dominican Republic and other parts of the Caribbean. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
VOCs are organic chemicals that easily evaporate into the air from liquids and some solids. These chemical contaminants are commonly found in office, school, industrial, and residential environments, and can be a source of irritating odors and even health concerns. ...
These vary from person to person, but some of the most common ones include exposure to tobacco smoke, dust mites, outdoor air pollution, chemical irritants, cockroach allergen, pets, mold, nitrogen dioxide, and smoke from burning wood or ...
SAIL data has been used widely in a range of research studies focusing on health and wellbeing, including COVID-19 vaccines/treatments, the impact of air pollution, dementia, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis and asthma. It can be used to study groups of people with particular characteristics or conditions, such as pregnant women or people over the age of 70 living with ...
A large percentage of cases can be linked to smoking tobacco; however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that 1 in 4 people with COPD have never smoked. Exposure to air pollutants at home and work, as well as genetic factors and respiratory infections, also play a role. This is why the agency states that the most important aspect of ...
Summary: Olansi Healthcare Co., Ltd presents a wide range of air purifiers effective in removing odors and other common air pollutants from the environment through its state-of-the-art filtration system. ...
CTP installed the world's first newly developed AutoNOx system, a regenerative SCR plant with associated auxiliary units. The revision of the 17. BimSchV in Germany, which reduced NOx limits to 200 mg/Nm³ (10% O2, dry), triggered a flood of upgrades to lower emissions. Opterra Zement GmbH, a subsidiary of CRH, decided to install RSCR systems from CTP on each of the two kilns in their ...
Ambient air pollution has many detrimental health effects, causing about seven million premature deaths annually worldwide. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of ambient air pollution because their respiratory systems are immature. The air quality in Zabrze, a city located in the Upper Silesian ...
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These include tobacco smoke, dust mites, mold, outdoor air pollution, cockroach allergens, dog and cat allergens, various chemicals, fragrances, and smoke from burning wood and grass. At Zimmetry, we have been helping asthmatics in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean for many years by offering air testing and monitoring services to identify ...
“COPD actually refers to a group of diseases and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 people with the condition have never smoked. Exposure to air pollutants in the home, at work, genetic factors and respiratory infections can be all factors in the disease. We hope this new video helps to shed some light on COPD and the ...
IAIA members were recently able to study the results of the second survey on “Impact of COVID-19 on Impact Assessment,” which was done 29 July – 6 August 2020. This survey has resulted in some data that are troubling for the practice of impact assessment (IA), and may require a focused examination by IAIA and its members. The survey had 700 respondents from across the world. One ...
Despite the peculiar Covid-19 situation, CTP has supported customers worldwide, while ensuring compliance with local obligations to guarantee everyone’s health and safety. Adhering to strict safety precautions, our team has been working hard to ensure business continuity. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one for their outstanding work and dedication ...
During the rapid demand peak for isolation rooms and effective air decontamination to fight COVID-19, a large amount of hospitals worldwide have learned that the most effective way to decontaminate air is with advanced electric decontamination. Implementing safety measures on all important fronts is crucial for the safety of hospital staff and patients. Increased cleaning, hand hygiene, usage ...
Last year, an estimated 3.7 million visitors came to Puerto Rico. Most of these people arrive on the islands via commercial airlines and cruise ships. The travel and tourism industries are a major source of revenue for the commonwealth, and has been for decades. Air and sea travel are also essential for residents of the islands to be able to travel for business, visit family and to take leisure ...
“Asthma triggers vary from person to person, but some of the most common ones include exposure to tobacco smoke, dust mites, outdoor air pollution, chemical irritants, cockroach allergen, pets, mold, nitrogen dioxide, and smoke from burning wood or grass,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. ...
Thermal treatment of VOCs and other air pollutants works by a simple reaction of the harmful hydrocarbon-based air pollutants with oxygen and heat. ...
About COPD COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a progressive life-threatening lung disease associated primarily with tobacco smoke, with other risk factors including exposure to air pollution or occupational dusts and fumes. The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness, chronic cough and mucous production. ...
Some of the more common asthma triggers people can be exposed to in their daily lives include tobacco smoke, dust mites, mold, outdoor air pollution, cockroach allergens, pet (dog and cat) allergens, and smoke from burning wood and grass, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...