Molds Important Aeroallergens In Allergy Articles & Analysis
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Tens of thousands of mattresses that were sold exclusively at Costco stores have been recalled due to the risk of possible mold exposure. Manufacturer FXI Inc. initially announced the recall of Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch mattresses and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses in June and issued a joint press release with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday. According to FXI, the ...
Throughout the United States, asthma caused 5.8 million physician office visits and 1.6 million emergency department visits as recently as 2021. Tragically, there were also 4,145 deaths due to asthma the year before. These figures point to the toll that asthma has on individuals and families, as well as lost time in classrooms, decreased productivity in the workplace, and the tremendous medical ...
There are many known asthma triggers, but one of the more common ones is exposure to elevated levels of mold. This information is important for asthmatics, especially those living in Puerto Rico which has some of the highest asthma rates in the United States. Across the entire country, asthma caused 5.8 million physician office visits and 1.6 million emergency department visits as recently as ...
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 ...
Despite being defined more than 100 years ago; atmospheric molds have remained undervalued as an important aeroallergen in allergy testing. ...
Last year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published an article entitled, “Household Molds Linked to Childhood Asthma.” The article discusses three species of mold that were more commonly found in homes of babies that would eventually develop asthma. The article states, “More than 6 million children in the U.S. have asthma. Genes are known to play a role, and so ...
May is Asthma Awareness Month and last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published important information about asthma in America. According to the EPA, “The economic costs of asthma amounts to more than $56 billion per year from direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as missed school and work days.” The staggering economic cost coincides with the fact ...
Parents of students attending a Brooklyn area middle school are currently in a dispute with the New York City Department of Education after hazardous levels of mold were found in several classrooms of M.S. 577 Conselyea Preparatory School. The seven classrooms which tested positive for mold were thoroughly cleaned over the weekend and reopened for class Monday morning. Education officials have ...
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about environmental issues that may impact their health. Inhalation exposure to fungi in indoor environments can cause health effects in some people. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. ...