Asthma

Success Story- No more doctor bills

Dave Repicky — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:07:03 -0600

Indoor air quailty is an item that is not an one solution fits all, and if a contractor is not educated in products and services you could be wasting a lot of time and money.

Bar Owners

Chris Craparo — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:59:02 -0600

Bar and restaurant owners have struggled with excess cigarette smoke, lingering food odors, mold and mildew, that may be a contributing factor to an abundance of employee sick days. Owners are in need of re-evaluating their establishment’s ventilation and air cleaning needs

* From the IAQ Newsletter, january 2008, Vol. 1 edition

Living with Smokers

Chris Craparo — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:56:36 -0600

Those that live with a smoker compared to those that live with non-smokers face at least a 25% greater risk of lung cancer.

Indoor Air Quality Control Strategies

Chris Craparo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:00:34 -0600

Source Control
Dilution
Remediation
Air Cleaning (Particulate, Chemical, Combination)
Exposure Control
Preventative Maintenance

New Construction and Indoor Air Quality

Chris Craparo — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:59:13 -0600

Construction activities have a definite effect on IAQ during occupancy. If the duct work of the construciton site becomes contaminated with water, construction dust, or debris prior to installation, it can result in air quality problems that can be costly to correct at a later date.

Asthma

Chris Craparo — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:25:22 -0600

More than 20 million Americans are estimated to have asthma, an immune disorder that affects the muscles around the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs. In a reaction to certain stimuli, the muscles tighten, narrowing the airways and causing them to become inflamed and clogged. The person finds breathing difficult, and wheezes and coughs. In severe episodes, the person finds it almost impossible to breathe and requires immediate medical attention.

Do I Need An Air Quality Test?

Chris Craparo — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:30:24 -0600

Indoor air pollution and its health implications are a rapidly growing concern for families in today’s society. You want your family to be safe from the air pollution problems found in the outside environment, yet you may be unaware that indoor air pollution can have a major effect on your family’s health, comfort, and safety as well.

Recognized As Typical Sick Building Syndrome

Chris Craparo — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:22:27 -0600

Eye Irritation
Dry or Scratchy Throat
Headache
Fatigue
Sinus Congestion
Shortness of Breath
Stuffiness
Cough
Dizziness
Nausea

Ventilation

Chris Craparo — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:08:51 -0600

Every home contains a certain amount of unhealthy gases from a variety of sources — building materials, the earth under your home, your heating and cooling system, and even people, who breathe out carbon dioxide.

Indoor Pollutants

Chris Craparo — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:40:29 -0600

Asthma

Success Story- No more doctor bills

Bar Owners

Living with Smokers

Indoor Air Quality Control Strategies

New Construction and Indoor Air Quality

Asthma

Do I Need An Air Quality Test?

Recognized As Typical Sick Building Syndrome

Ventilation

Indoor Pollutants

An Overview of Different Types of Indoor Pollutants