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Despite being defined more than 100 years ago; atmospheric molds have remained undervalued as an important aeroallergen in allergy testing. Of the estimated number of more than 1 million different fungal species, approximately 80 species have been linked with respiratory allergy. However, epidemiologic studies have suggested that the prevalence of allergies to molds is less than 3% in an allergic ...
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 ...
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Adults can also suffer from asthma and the relentless wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing that it can bring during an attack. When an asthma attack occurs the body’s airways become smaller as they swell. Less air makes its way to the lungs and the body’s ...
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. For those suffering from asthma this makes it all the more important that the air they breathe in their homes, offices and schools is free of elevated levels of known asthma triggers. One common asthma trigger that has been recognized for years is mold. The EPA has even developed a ...