Can Duct Cleaning Improve IAQ?
by TransWorldNews
Tampa, Fl -- WATE 6 TV recently headlined a story entitled “Businessman takes woman's money, never cleans mold or repairs carpet” exemplifies the charlatan and shaman mentality of many of the so called "IAQ experts" that prey on the unsuspecting public.
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When a Hospital Gets Sick
Internal documents show that complaints about mold and other environmental concerns plague MCG Health, but administration denies the problem
by TOM GRANT / metrospirit.com
AUGUSTA, GA - Complaints from workers in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at MCG Children’s Medical Center began early in 2006.
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Exposure to Indoor Mould and Children's Respiratory Health in the PATY Study –
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Aug 2008
by T Antova, et al. - ImmuneSupport.com
08-27-2008 Background: Living in a damp or mouldy home reportedly damages children's respiratory health, yet mould appears not to be a prominent risk factor in the public's perception.
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The Top 10 Worst Fall Allergy Cities
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 | 8:56 AM
by LAUREN COX - abclocal.go.com
To the allergy-free person, red eyes and stuffy noses may look like mild discomforts amplified by whiners and drug companies. But for the victims of outdoor allergies, the dreaded pollen of spring and fall can drive people to desperate measures.
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School Mold: Unfortunate Problem Being Handled
Article Launched: 08/16/2008 12:00:00 AM MDT
by El Paso Times Staff - elpasotimes.com
There's no doubt that mold buildup is a health concern, so it was the obvious choice for Ysleta Independent School District trustees to temporarily shutter Pebble Hills Elementary School.
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The Health Impact of Indoor Air Quality, It's Worse Than Outdoor Pollution
by Lourdes Salvador / americanchronicle.com
August 28, 2008 – Regular reports are issued stating indoor environments, such as homes and offices, may affect human health. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) say the air in our homes and other buildings may be more polluted than the air outside.
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