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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEW YORK, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intrommune Therapeutics, Inc., a New York-based, clinical stage biotechnology company developing a patient-friendly treatment platform for peanut and other food allergies, announced the addition of Nandini Murthy as Head of Regulatory. “Ms. Murthy has proven to be an invaluable asset to Intrommune since joining the organization as a consultant ...
COVID-19 and seasonal allergies have many of the same signs and symptoms. However, there are some differences, knowing them can help you seek out the right treatments to provide effective relief. Unlike COVID-19, seasonal allergies aren't caused by a virus. Seasonal allergies are immune system responses triggered by exposure to allergens, such as seasonal tree or grass pollens. To complicate ...
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intrommune Therapeutics, a New York-based, clinical stage biotechnology company developing a patient-friendly treatment platform for peanut and other food allergies, announced the promotion of Sergi Trilla, MD to become Director of Corporate Strategy & Partnerships. “Dr. Trilla has proven to be an invaluable asset to Intrommune since he ...
Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, which is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in the world. “According to the CDC, the main causes of pink eye include exposure to viruses, bacteria, allergens and ...
Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of asthma or worsen existing asthma in some people. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) details that more than 250 substances are known or believed to cause or exacerbate work-related asthma (occupational asthma). These substances are found in many chemicals, ...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that impacts millions of people across the globe. Unfortunately, the number of people with asthma continues to grow, and for many employees, work-related asthma, also known as occupational asthma, is a serious health concern. Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of ...
For the millions of Americans with respiratory allergies, asthma or COPD, their home or office can sometimes be the source of allergens that can trigger or aggravate their condition. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, nasal allergies are estimated to affect close to 50 million people in the United States. Allergic rhinitis alone results in more than 13.4 ...
Most years, the cold and flu season starts in late fall and runs through mid-spring. Although a person can catch a common at any time of the year, the winter months are when medical professionals generally see the peak in the number of people coming down with a cold. However, that runny nose, sneezing and congestion could also be due to allergies instead of the common cold. Quite often it ...
Occupational asthma, also known as work-related asthma, impacts workers’ quality of life and reduces their productivity. It is the most common occupational lung disease in the United States and the condition increases costs to employees, families, businesses and even taxpayers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “An estimated 11 million ...
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses occupational asthma and how airborne contaminants in the work environment can be a factor in the condition. Occupational asthma, also referred to as work-related asthma, is the most common occupational lung disease in the United States. ...