Monthly Archives: May 2007

Sick Building Syndrome

In 1984, a World Health Organization Committee suggested that up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be subject to conditions that fuel indoor air quality complaints, such as those associated with Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). In true … Continue reading

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Is Your House a Mold Utopia?

If you have noticed that something in the air is affecting your sinuses, causing a runny or stuffy nose with sinus pressure and headaches, then you probably are allergic to mold. Molds typically do not cause the itchy eyes and … Continue reading

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Are your Allergies Really from Dust Mites?

Many people believe that their allergies are caused by the mites themselves, but it actually is the dust mite’s excrement that is the real irritant. Dust mite waste contains a protein that is an allergen—a substance that provokes an allergic … Continue reading

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