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Dust Mites, Allergies & Asthma Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses health issues associated dust mites and their connection to indoor allergies and their ability to trigger asthma attacks. One of the most common causes of allergies to house dust is ...
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Puerto Rico’s IEQ Experts Identify Allergy & Asthma Triggers Caused by Dust Mites
The warm and humid conditions in many parts of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean make for an ideal environment for dust mites. One of the most common causes of allergies to house dust is due to the presence of these tiny eight-legged creatures that are typically too small to see with the naked eye. Many homes and buildings have dust mites and a single gram of dust may have hundreds or more in ...
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Could Dust Mites be Triggering Your Allergies or Asthma?
Lurking in ordinary house dust is one of the most common causes of allergies. Dust mites can be found in most homes and a single gram of house dust may have hundreds or even thousands of dust mites in it. Dust mites are tiny eight-legged creatures that feed on human skin scales that people shed as well as animal dander, fungi, bacteria and pollen. Because they absorb water from the air and their ...
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Now that you have the particles of grossness sucked up
Now that you have the particles of grossness sucked up, time to work on sweat and other stains. Spray the surface of the mattress lightly with 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 cup of warm water. Let the solution sit for a few minutes, then scrub the mattress with a damp towel to act as the rinse cycle. If your mattress has pet urine stains, I recommend using the handheld attachment on your ...
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EPA Promotes Asthma Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mid-Atlantic region is joining other public and private agencies across the United States in observing May 7th as World Asthma Day by raising awareness to this growing epidemic. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects approximately seven million children aged 0-17 in the U.S. The exact cause of asthma is unknown and ...
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Anergis and Virometix Announce Research Collaboration to Use Synthetic Virus-Like Particles for Ultra-Fast Allergy Immunotherapy
Anergis SA, a company developing Contiguous Overlapping Peptides (COPs) for ultra-fast allergy immunotherapy, and Virometix AG, a company developing a new generation of vaccines and immunotherapeutic drugs, announced today that they have entered into a research collaboration. The study will be conducted at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI, Braunschweig, Germany) as part of ...
By Virometix AG
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Humidity and Condensation in Puerto Rican Properties can Create Mold & Dust Mite Problems
Although the weather can vary greatly in different parts of the islands of Puerto Rico, many regions experience high relative humidity levels on a regular basis. According to WeatherSpark, the relative humidity levels recorded at the international airport in San Juan typically range between 57% and 92%. High humidity levels mean there is significant moisture in the air that can cause ...
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Olansi air purifier review : Can Olansi Air Purifiers Help Avoid Allergies?
This is one of the most questions about air purifiers. Most people wonder if AP air purifiers can help them with allergies. In this article, we are going to talk about this question. The short answer is, yes these units can help avoid allergies caused by dust, dander, and pet hair. Read on to find out. First of all, we should talk about the most common household allergens that can be found in ...
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Spring cleaning could help allergies (#2193)
Nearly half of U.S. adults say they will spend four hours or less on this year's spring cleaning, and 18 percent will spend one hour, a survey indicates. The Stanley Steemer Spring Cleaning survey indicated 74 percent said they can name at least one less-than-enjoyable task they would rather do than spring cleaning; 8 percent said they would prefer 48 hours of sleep deprivation and 9 percent ...
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EPA helps build awareness around asthma / asthma affects nearly 25 million people in the U.S.
To kick off Asthma Awareness Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is commemorating World Asthma Day by bringing awareness to a growing nationwide problem. Asthma has consistently increased over the past decade with more than 4 million additional cases reported, including nearly 1 million additional cases reported in children. One out of every 10 school aged children is affected ...
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New York Building Science Consultants Identify and Mitigate Indoor Asthma Triggers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 11 children have asthma and 1 in 12 adults have the condition. The chronic disease results in billions of dollars in annual medical costs, and approximately 25 million missed days of work and school. The CDC states that four thousand people die from asthma-related causes and it is a contributing factor in another 7,000 deaths ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Allergy Prevention Tips for Healthy Homes and Offices in Puerto Rico
For most people, the majority of their time is spent at home and at their place of business. For those with allergies, both of these indoor environments can often be a source of allergens that cause or aggravate their condition. Millions of people have respiratory allergies, asthma or COPD. Exposure to common indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites, latex, pollen, pets, rodents and cockroaches ...
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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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California Residents Reminded to be on the Lookout for Asthma Triggers
According to the American Lung Association, more than 5 million people in California suffer from asthma. This number includes close to 1 million children. For people who suffer from asthma, an attack can occur when they are exposed to environmental triggers. These triggers can vary from individual to individual, but there are a number of common asthma triggers that impact many. By ...
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NEW: NOVEOS Inhalant-Screen (SX01) using molecular allergology
In 2018, HYCOR introduced the NOVEOS system with a revolutionary 4μL sample size that effectively eliminated common interferences (CCD and biotin) present in other mainstream allergy diagnostic systems. In 2021, HYCOR has now added to that groundbreaking step forward by introducing the NOVEOS Screen Inhalant mix that makes use molecular allergology to improve clinical strategies for patient ...
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Uncomfortable Conditions, Mold, and Dust Mites Can All Result from Elevated Indoor Humidity Levels
While buildings can experience elevated humidity levels all year long due to a number of causes, the humid weather conditions of summer can be especially challenging for building owners and operators trying to optimize indoor conditions. Controlling humidity is essential for people’s comfort and to prevent damage to building materials and belongings. High humidity levels indoors mean ...
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Common Environmental Asthma Triggers Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses common asthma triggers. For people who suffer from asthma, an attack can occur when they are exposed to environmental triggers. These triggers can vary from individual to ...
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Free Asthma Screenings for Children at Asthma Awareness Month Event
Asthma is a major public health issue, affecting nearly 23 million people and disproportionately affecting low-income and minority communities. Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through medical treatment and management of environmental triggers. May is Asthma Awareness Month. EPA supports Asthma Awareness Month by increasing public awareness of the asthma ...
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May is Asthma Awareness Month
Cochrane & Associates has dedicated its services to companies that work to help create healthy environments and clean indoor air quality (IAQ) to help fight asthma. May is Asthma Awareness Month when numerous organizations and government agencies help increase public awareness of asthma and its impact on our communities. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asthma affects ...
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EPA awards $160,000 to Boston public health commission to Aid Asthma Projects (MA)
EPA has awarded the Boston Public Health Commission a $160,000 grant todemonstrate the effectiveness of a citywide asthma intervention, providing home-based asthma education and environmental services by trained health workers. These services adhere to the National Heart, Lung Blood Institute guidance regarding the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and address multiple home environmental ...
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