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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
People can come in contact with pet allergens by touching animals and contaminated surfaces, and by breathing air laced with allergens. Pet allergens can even act as asthma triggers for some people with the condition. Unfortunately, allergies to pets are quite common. ...
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 ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes work-related asthma 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. This may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and ...
Obesity is a metabolic condition resulting from an imbalance between the energy consumed and the energy expended. This is often caused by an increase in the intake of calorie-dense foods and a decrease in physical activity, leading to an abnormal build-up of fat. Such fat accumulation can have serious health consequences, raising the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, ...
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses work-related asthma and asthma triggers that could be encountered on the job. “The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports there are over 300 known substances in the workplace that can cause or worsen ...
So, what’s new? NICE released the most recent asthma guidelines on Wednesday 27th of November, which recommends a blood test to measure eosinophil levels, or a FeNO test to diagnose asthma in adults. A FeNO test is recommended as the first-line test for an asthma diagnosis in children. Confirmation of a positive ...
This is due to the fact that breathing elevated levels of fungi can cause respiratory irritation, allergies, and act as an asthma trigger for some people with the condition. “When there is water damage or humidity issues in the built environment that have resulted in mold growth, it becomes a concern for building occupants,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. ...
The incidence of landscape fires has been rising globally, leading to increased exposure to landscape fire smoke (LFS) among millions of people. The inhalation of particulate matter (PM) from LFS is associated with adverse respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes. However, the mechanisms by which LFS impacts these functions remain inadequately understood. This blog focuses on a new ...
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 ...
Like many other types of mold, Aspergillus can also act as an allergen, respiratory irritant and even an asthma trigger for some people.” Since airborne and settled Aspergillus is common across the globe at background concentrations in both indoor and outdoor environments, it takes an experienced industrial hygienist or infection control professional to properly assess ...
Particles Plus® instruments have once again been used by scientists for research into Nebulizer Inhalation Therapy. To test the administration of safe Nebulizer Inhalation Therapy, researchers monitored particle concentrations for different particle sizes with Particles Plus® Optical Particle Counters (OPC). Optical Particle Counters can measure particle size distribution and particle ...
In some parts of the United States and the world, it is difficult to avoid breathing in fungal spores that cause infections like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, or Valley fever. “It’s important for people to recognize that the symptoms of various fungal diseases can be similar to those of some viral or bacterial diseases,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. ...
The MedM health monitoring app is paired with Vitalograph’s Asthma-1 BT and Lung Monitor BT Smart devices. The app works as a digital asthma or lung function diary, helping users to better understand and manage their condition. ...
Vitalograph is proud to announce that it a FeNO by NIOX® UK channel partner. Spirometry and FeNO present physicians with complementary diagnostic data to inform asthma care pathways. NIOX VERO® is non-invasive, simple-to-use, and provides rapid standardised FeNO measurements. It is a point-of-care device for assessing airway inflammation in patients with respiratory problems. With over ...
Various types of aspergillosis include: · Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) · Azole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus · Aspergilloma · Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis · Invasive aspergillosis · Cutaneous aspergillosis “Hospitals, nursing homes and other indoor environments with ...
Vitalograph, a global leader in the development and production of respiratory diagnostic solutions and clinical trial services, has launched the Vitalograph tremoflo® C-100 at this year’s ATS International Conference, in Washington. Developed in partnership with Thorasys, the Vitalograph tremoflo® C-100 oscillometer helps to detect the presence of small airway ...