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Disinfectant Emissions
Many commonly used disinfectant or sanitizer products contain chlorine, phenol, quaternary ammonium compounds, and isopropyl and other alcohols. These produce hazardous fumes and can be problematic for people with chemical sensitivities. * IIAQC Newsletter October 2007 Vol.1
Bad Air and Kids
Children are uniquely vulnerable to toxic exposures. Their immature organs and developing bodies make it more difficult for them to detoxify or eliminate poisons. Because of their size, they receive proportionally greater doses of the chemical contaminants found in air, water and food. Pound for pound, children breathe more air than adults. *IIAQC Newsletter January 2007 Vol.1
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Cleaners Worst than Dust?
Dust and dirt are often looked at as an Asthmatic’s enemies. However, cleaning them may cause even greater problems. Harvard researchers found that common household cleaners can cause asthma attacks. Asthmatics are 2 – 6 times more likely to suffer an attack on days they used bleach, degreasing sprays or air fresheners.
Tighter Houses Create Concern
Indoor air quality is a concern today as most newer homes are being built "tighter" to be more energy efficient. Existing structures have also been "tightened-up" with better insulation, weather-stripping, upgraded windows and high quality exterior doors. Unfortunately, making homes more energy efficient exacts and unexpected price. Indoor air quality suffers as the exchange of indoor and outdoor air is limited. Indoor air pollutants get trapped inside and can build up to harmful levels. These pollutants can range from dust to chemicals to radon.
Healthy Air Products-Home Comfort Tailored for You
Homeowners
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.
Indoor air pollution contributes to:
Problems Associated with Building Related Illness Complaints
Hypersensitive Diseases
- Allergy
- Asthma
- Humidifier Fever
- Pneumonitis
Infections Diseases
- Pontiac Fever
- Legionnaire Disease
Contagious Diseases
- Cold
- Flu
- Measles
- Chicken Pox
- TB....
PROTECT YOUR BUILDING
Things that must be done to help prevent Building Related Illness
Indoor Pollutants
An Overview of Different Types of Indoor Pollutants
Recognized As Typical Sick Building Syndrome
- Eye Irritation
- Dry or Scratchy Throat
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sinus Congestion
- Shortness of Breath
- Stuffiness
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Do I Need An Air Quality Test?
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.