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TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. Announces Its First Sale in the United Arab Emirates
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:TOMZ), a global green leader in infectious disease control and surface and air remediation, announced today that it made its first sale to a developer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dr. Halden Shane, TOMI’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We at TOMI are very pleased about entering into this ...
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Mold as an Allergen, Irritant, Asthma Trigger and Potential Fungal Pathogen Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses various health concerns associated with building occupant exposures to elevated levels of indoor mold. “While mold is a natural part of the environment and people are exposed to it on a daily basis, exposure to high levels of mold in the air ...
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Cockroach Allergens & Asthma Triggers Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses how the presence of cockroaches in an indoor environment can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks in some people. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, “Droppings or body parts of cockroaches and other pests can ...
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Occupational Asthma and Identifying Respiratory Irritants, Allergens and Asthma Triggers
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) reports that in at least one out of every six asthmatics, their condition is caused or made worse by workplace exposures. Occupational asthma, also referred to as work-related asthma, can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life, reduce productivity, and increase costs. The condition is one of the most common occupational lung diseases ...
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Indoor Environmental Experts Identify Allergen & Asthma Triggers Caused by Common Pest
The mild climate in Puerto Rico and dense population in many of the islands' towns and cities makes the region an ideal environment for cockroaches to flourish. These insects are one of mankind's most commonly found pests. Thousands of species of cockroaches can be found worldwide, but just a handful of the species make up the vast majority of the pests found in homes and buildings across the ...
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Work-Related Asthma and Mitigating Employee Exposures to Cleaning Chemicals and Disinfectants
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that impacts millions of people across the globe. Unfortunately, the number of people with asthma continues to grow, and for many employees, work-related asthma, also known as occupational asthma, is a serious health concern. Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of ...
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New School Year could bring Mold, Allergens and Asthma
Last week, Fox News published the article, “9 Health Hazards Hidden in College Dorms”. The article discussed health issues college students may face as they begin moving into dorms next month. Many of these same health issues are just as relevant to the millions of kindergarten through high school students who will also be heading back to school in the next two months. Included in ...
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Identifying Asthma Triggers, Allergens and Respiratory Irritants in Puerto Rico
Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency reports that 1 in 13 Americans (more than 25 million) lives with the condition. Add allergies to the equation and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that over 65 million Americans are ...
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Environmental Asthma Triggers
The month of May is recognized as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and across the globe. World Asthma Day also occurs on the 5th of May. These times of recognition are important as asthma is a chronic lung disease that has a major impact on the lives of too many residents of Puerto Rico. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that Puerto Rican children ...
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Asthma Cases Spike in Puerto Rico Following 2017 Hurricane Season
Earlier this year, NBC News published the article, “Puerto Rico faces a spike in asthma cases following Hurricane Maria.” The investigative report specifically looked at the aftermath of the storm that left residents with “mold-producing wreckage across the island and forcing many to use fume-spewing generators for power.” One doctor, interviewed for the piece that treats ...
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Abionic Signs Agreement to Optimize Asthma Management in the U.S. through Innovative Rapid Point-of-Care Tests
Abionic SA, the developer of proprietary disruptive nanotechnology based rapid diagnostic solutions, and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced today a strategic agreement to develop and provide an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Asthma Test Panel using Abionic’s POC abioSCOPE® platform in the United States. Abionic’s POC abioSCOPE®, a compact, ultra-fast medical device ...
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Asthma Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Environmental Asthma Triggers
In Puerto Rico and across the globe, the month of May is recognized as Asthma Awareness Month. People with asthma and organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with other groups dedicated to asthma control and education, join together to increase awareness about the disease. Asthma is a chronic lung ...
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Identifying Environmental Asthma Triggers in Puerto Rico to Support Asthma Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. The agency also states that 1 in 13 Americans (more than 25 million) lives with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs and causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. To spread awareness of the disease and steps people can take ...
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Airborne Triggers, Irritants and Allergens
The month of May is recognized as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and across the globe. World Asthma Day also occurs in May on the 7th. These are important times of recognition as asthma is a chronic lung disease that has a major impact on the lives of many people who live in Puerto Rico. In fact, some reports have indicated that that up to 19% of the islands’ population ...
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Puerto Rico`s IAQ Experts Identify Indoor Asthma Triggers
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 12 adults has asthma and 1 in 11 children suffers from the condition in the United States. The CDC also reports that 9 people die from asthma each day and that the condition costs the country $56 billion each year. Although there is no cure for asthma, the condition can be treated with medications and by ...
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Puerto Rico’s Indoor Environmental Experts Identify Allergen & Asthma Triggers Caused by Common Pest
The mild climate in Puerto Rico and dense population in many of the islands’ towns and cities makes the region an ideal environment for cockroaches to flourish. These insects are one of mankind’s most commonly found pests. Thousands of species of cockroaches can be found worldwide, but just a handful of the species make up the vast majority of the pests found in homes and ...
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Exposure to Fragrances and Perfumes in the Work Environment Could Cause or Exacerbate Asthma
The perfumes and fragrances that are found in personal care products, air fresheners and even cleaning products are frequently encountered and all too common. While some people find these odors to be pleasant, these same scents can act as a respiratory irritant for others. Even worse, the smell of a strong perfume or fragrance could trigger an asthma attack for some people with the condition. ...
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Identifying Airborne Carcinogens to Protect Workers and Building Occupants in Puerto Rico
Throughout the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To help raise awareness and engagement to fight the disease and prevent new cases, November is recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. CDC states that the most important thing people can do to lower their lung cancer risk ...
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Identifying Concerns Associated with Exposures to Elevated Levels of Indoor Mold
Mold is a natural part of the environment and people breathe it on a daily basis, but exposure to elevated levels of mold in the air in homes, schools or work environments can lead to indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and potential exposure concerns. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares the following about exposure to mold: Exposure to damp and moldy environments ...
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Children’s Health Month and Identifying Indoor and Outdoor Exposure Risks
October is recognized as Children’s Health Month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other agencies and organizations. CDC reports that from their earliest stages of development through puberty, children are particularly vulnerable to exposure to environmental contaminants because their bodies are small and still ...
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