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Indoor Air Quality – Can You Breathe Easy?

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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Source: Ezinarticles The Environmental Protection Agency, suggests that Indoor Air Quality is up to 5 times more polluted than the air outdoors, and in some cases, this figure is considerably higher. As the majority of people spend up to 90% of their time indoors, you might like to stop and wonder what impact this is [...]

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Duct Cleaning and Allergies

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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Source: Healthy Home Smart If your ducts are not cleaned regularly, you may be increasing your risk of suffering from the many symptoms and illnesses associated with indoor air pollution. Many types of pollutants and small particles can collect within the ducts that include mold, fungus, dust, bacteria and viruses as well as other outdoor [...]

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Heating, Air-conditioning and Carpets May be Hazardous to Your Health

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions. Arlington Heights IL – infoZine – Newswise – Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to [...]

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How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen. Although there is no strong [...]

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How to Reduce Home Allergens and Breathe Easy

Posted on13. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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When you think of allergies, outdoor suffering may be the first issue that comes to mind. However, the indoor world is also inundated with allergy triggers. If you have pets, especially cats, then pet dander is a big culprit. Dust mites and mold are also common causes of allergy symptoms. These triggers can also irritate [...]