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Each May, communities across the United States and its territories observe Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to promote education, prevention, and effective management of respiratory conditions. This year, the global observance included World Asthma Day on May 5, reinforcing the importance of reducing exposure to asthma triggers and improving air quality in everyday environments. Asthma ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, a concern that extends beyond residences to workplaces, schools, and other commercial or institutional spaces across Puerto Rico. Everyday activities and materials often release microscopic pollutants that can affect breathing and overall well-being. Among the most common ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes work-related asthma as asthma triggered by exposures at work. The agency reports that there are over 300 known substances in the workplace that can cause or worsen asthma. Symptoms of work-related asthma are the same as those for non-work-related asthma, and may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness ...
Aeroallergens, which are airborne substances such as mold or pollen that can trigger an allergic reaction in some people following inhalation or dermal contact, are often found in dust. In some asthmatics, aeroallergens could trigger an asthma attack, or potentially worsen other respiratory diseases. When dust is airborne, it can remain in the air for long periods of time and settle throughout ...
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is just a few weeks away, and this year, the 6th of May is recognized as World Asthma Day. The month of May is dedicated to asthma control and education to increase awareness about the disease and how those with it can prevent or mitigate exposures to asthma triggers, allergens, and respiratory irritants. Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic ...
Asthma remains a complex and multifactorial disease, with airway hyperresponsiveness to methacholine being a hallmark feature. A recent study by Rojas-Ruiz et al (2025) utilizes SCIREQ’s innovative physioLens (ex vivo) and flexiVent (in vivo) platforms to shed light on the interplay between lung tissue compliance and methacholine response, offering new insights into the mechanisms ...
According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 82 million households in the United States own a pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet ...
Work-related asthma is described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as asthma triggered by exposures at work. The agency goes on to report there are over 300 known substances in the workplace that can cause or worsen asthma. Symptoms of work-related asthma are the same as those for non-work related asthma, and may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, ...
A recent survey found that close to 50% of households in Puerto Rico have at least one pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet dander is a significant ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 19% of children, and just over 25% of adults, have a seasonal allergy. These allergies can be a significant problem for some people, including during the hot summer months. High levels of airborne mold and pollen during the summer months can be an issue for people working or enjoying the outdoors. These same allergens and ...
As we move towards the New Year, we’ll be anxiously awaiting the warming days of springtime. Well, most of us will anyway. Fortunately for many of us, and unfortunately for many others, it means flowers will be in bloom after spring rains and some of us will be suffering with seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever. It’s all about the coughing, the red ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Allergy and asthma rates in Puerto Rico are much higher than most other parts of the United States. There are a number of factors for why this is likely the case, including the region’s tropical climate which is conducive for the growth of mold and year-round pollen. Flowering plants, trees and grasses release pollen into the environment. The fine powdery substance can be carried by the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...