The type and severity of health effects that result from mold exposure is widely variable among different locations, from person to person and over time. Although difficult to predict, exposure to molds growing indoors is most often associated with the following allergy symptoms: Nasal and sinus congestion Cough/sore throat Chest tightness Dyspnea (breathing difficulty) Asthma (or […]
Much of the discussion around traditional cigarettes centers on the dangers they pose to our health. The list of risks smoking poses to your health and the health of those around you is almost endless – there’s risk to your lungs and heart, and risks to your teeth in terms of staining, as well as […]
Aging Sewer Systems The Civil Engineering Research Foundation reports that the number of backed up sewers is increasing at an alarming rate of about 3 percent annually. In addition, a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers indicates that the nation’s 500,000-plus miles of sewer lines are on average over thirty years old. […]
Moisture control is the key to mold control. When water leaks or spills occur indoors – act promptly. Any initial water infiltration should be stopped and cleaned promptly. A prompt response (within 24-48 hours) and thorough clean- up, drying, and/or removal of water-damaged materials will prevent or limit mold growth. Mold Prevention Tips Include: Repairing […]
The conclusion of our 9 Part Series of Asthma Triggers takes a look into a little known cause of asthma symptoms, Wood Smoke. [wpvideo 3d7hNfWg]
Mold is the common name of many types of fungi and funguslike protists; the fuzzy growths these organisms form are also called molds. The growths consist of numerous individual molds growing in colonies. Some molds are saprophytes; they live on dead organisms such as decaying plants or animals and on nonliving organic substances such as […]
Molds are tiny, multicelled organisms made up of branching filaments called hyphae (singular: hypha). Some of the hyphae are embedded in the material on which the molds grow and are called vegetative hyphae. Many molds also have other hyphae, called aerial hyphae, which absorb oxygen from the air. Rhizoids, hairlike filaments resembling roots, grow from […]
Asthma Triggers Part 8 focuses on the adverse health effects caused by Chemical Irritants, most of which can be found in every day household products. [wpvideo q7syDxgx]
Part 6 of our 9 Part Series on Asthma Triggers takes a look at the adverse health affects caused by Nitrogen Dioxide. [wpvideo qyBCvmbg]
Continuing our 9 Part Series on Asthma Triggers, this video takes a deeper look into the adverse health effects pests may cause to Asthma Sufferers. [wpvideo lV2hSkjM]