Indoor Air Quality Most people rarely think about air quality, yet over the past few decades people are discovering that in many cases the air quality in their homes may be making them sick and even killing them. Poor indoor air quality is the result of many different types of contaminates such as chemicals, gases, mildew, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, tobacco smoke and even … [Read more...] about Poor Air Quality Could Be Affecting Your Health
Mould Facts Posts
Do-It-Yourself Air Testing Kits
You can sure depend upon your olfactory senses to detect the presence of mold in air. However, often the quantity of mold is not sufficient to give out a moldy smell. In that case, you can test air to check if there are any mold spores present using air testing kits. Do-it-yourself air testing kits are widely available on the internet and are useful for preliminary testing such … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Air Testing Kits
Mould Kits for Testing for Mould in the Air in Your Home
Various mould kits for testing for mould in the air are being advertised online. Unfortunately most of these mould kits, though cheap, are useless and therefore a waste of money. This article will guide you in selecting a mould kit that would help you determine whether you have a mould problem in your home or property. Mould Kits to Avoid Mould kits that involve a set of … [Read more...] about Mould Kits for Testing for Mould in the Air in Your Home
Tree NuT Allergy and Peanut Allergy
Nut allergy is a term generally used to include allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. Nut allergy is said to be the most common form among food allergies, especially in children. Nut allergy can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. It is a result of a strong reaction to the proteins found in nuts. Although nuts are strong allergens, not every reaction is … [Read more...] about Tree NuT Allergy and Peanut Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe and some allergies can cause multiple symptoms in an individual. Allergies may feel like a cold, but are the result of an environmental or food irritant, not of a virus. Nasal allergy symptoms can be caused by a variety of environmental allergens, both indoor (dust mites, pets, and pests) and outdoor (pollens). Mold spores, which … [Read more...] about Allergy Symptoms