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The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a hospital, school, business, or any type of building can be negatively impacted by numerous biological pollutants. Some of the more common ones listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) include bacteria, mold, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, dust, dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen. EPA goes on to share: There are many sources of these pollutants. Pollens originate from plants; viruses are transmitted by people and ani...

Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes or a skin rash in some people. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold found indoors., , , , Anytime there is enough mois....

Mold can cause many health effects and are very commonly found in buildings reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some people are sensitive to mold exposure and may develop a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes, or a skin rash. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold., ...

Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. This year, AQAW took place from May 1st to the 5th and the theme was Working Together for Clean Air., , , , The annual event is supported by AirNow - the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Aeronautics and Spa....

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently shared information about common sources of indoor particulate matter (PM). The agency reports it is especially concerned about tiny particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller as they can be inhaled deep into the lungs where they can cause serious health effects, including decreased lung function and other adverse health conditions., , , , PM found indoors includes particles that come from outdoor air and particles that are.....

The equipment that fell on a woman in Harvard Station this week was part of a forgotten program to demonstrate technology that could detect and identify biological agents inside subway stations.

Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. AQAW takes place this year from May 1st through the 5th and the theme for this year is Working Together for Clean Air. The annual event is supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AirNow, home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI). Other partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and numer...

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 costs associated with the disease., , , , In addition to receiving proper medical care, one of 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 asthma has on individuals and families, as well as lost time in classrooms, decreased productivity in the workplace and the tremendous medical costs associated with the disease., , , , In addition to receiving proper medical care, one of the best w....

Gold. your strategic advantage. today marks one month since that toxic train derailment in east palestine o, ohio, but man who live there are still worried about their health and safety. >> today scientists say air testing revealed higher than normal levels of one concerning chemical. it comes as crews began removing some of the tracks and excavating contaminated soil a quarter mile from the crash site. but the epa has not fully