Monthly Archives: August 2007

Air Quality Hits Close to Home

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Summer time brings with it carefree days by the pool, pinics in the park and . . .  Air Quality Advisories warning you to stay indoors?  The real question is this: are you really any safer indoors? On those days when the air … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Air Cleaner

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Still mystified as to how an air purifier works?  Most companies merely list their multi-step air cleaning process, describing how dirty air passes through “odor absorbers”, “air revitalizers” and “oxygenators”. Do any of these fancy names really tell you *how* the … Continue reading →

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Allergies In Historical Perspective

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Dan Buglio

   Allergic diseases are often viewed as modern day ailments—in part because there has been an increase in the number of individuals affected, but also because allergy awareness has increased dramatically. Before the 20th century, the symptoms of allergic reactions would … Continue reading →

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Oreck Air Purifier and the Ionic Breeze

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Dan Buglio

  Anything that seems “too good to be true” usually means that it’s all hogwash. This is especially true in the case the Oreck air purifier and the Ionic Breeze. Both of these products are readily recognizable because of the mammoth-sized marketing … Continue reading →

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Wildfires Affect Air Quality on a Broad Scale

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Dan Buglio

  Forest fires are a natural and often necessary occurrence—a means by which the environment can replenish itself. Many varieties of plants and animals rely on forest fires to improve their habitat, recycle nutrients and keep their populations diversified. Yet as more … Continue reading →

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Printers Proven to Contribute to Sick Building Syndrome

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Dan Buglio

For several decades, the occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has become increasingly common. SBS shows how the effects of poor indoor air quality manifests itself in both commercial and residential buildings. Typically, most of the “problem” buildings are offices—where many people … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Affects Allergies

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Dan Buglio

What does global warming have to do with allergies? Research shows that the two may have an interesting link that could explain why more and more people find themselves suffering from hay fever. The warmer, longer growing seasons produced by global … Continue reading →

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The Mechanism Behind Allergies

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Do you know how allergies work? The most obvious side of allergies and asthma encompasses the symptoms. When your eyes begin to itch or your chest feel tight, you could care less about the tiny cells that are working hard to produce … Continue reading →

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Mouse Allergy

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Children are more susceptible to developing allergies and asthma—which is why it is important that parents maintain a clean and relatively allergen-free environment. Typically, when an individual is consistently exposed to a particular protein known as an allergen, their chances of … Continue reading →

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Cigarettes Marketed to Women

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Dan Buglio

In spite of the fact that cigarette smoke carries with it some particularly devastating health concerns for women, cigarette companies have targeted women with marketing campaigns. The manner in which cigarette companies target women and girls is by using advertisements that … Continue reading →

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