Staying indoors during allergy season may seem like a good strategy when you have allergies, but indoor air can be just as irritating to allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s website, “dust mites, animal dander and even cockroaches can cause problems indoors.” Dust mites are a chief culprit for allergy sufferers, affecting up to 8 out of 10 … [Read more...] about Is Your Indoor Air Affecting Your Allergies?
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Charity of the Week: 2011 Fight for Air Climb
This #charitytuesday, we are taking a break from Water Charities to pay tribute to our first ever featured "air charity." The American Lung Association held their first Fight for Air Climb in Cleveland, this past Saturday, March 5, 2011. Climbers, walkers, runners, firefighters and supporters of the ALA challenged themselves by climbing the 42 flights of stairs in Terminal … [Read more...] about Charity of the Week: 2011 Fight for Air Climb
October is Indoor Air Quality Month
Halloween isn't the only thing we should celebrate in October. October is National Indoor Air Quality Month, and several states, including North Dakota, Michigan, and Montana are celebrating by spreading the word about the dangers of harmful indoor and outdoor air contaminants. Seasonal changes often result in higher incidences of allergy problems and illnesses. Pollen is … [Read more...] about October is Indoor Air Quality Month
Improve Indoor Air Quality with AirMaster Carpet
A new carpet from DESSO – an international carpet manufacturer – is appropriately named “AirMaster” for its ability to clean indoor air. This is especially beneficial to chronic allergy and asthma sufferers. With most people these days spending the majority of their time indoors, good indoor air quality is essential to good health. In general, carpets can act as air filters … [Read more...] about Improve Indoor Air Quality with AirMaster Carpet
American Lung Association State of the Air 2010
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. For some of you this is an understatement. You may be thinking, “Well, of course it is. I was well aware of asthma and allergies when I walked outside this morning, saw what I thought was my car covered in a thick yellow mist, and began sneezing fifteen times in a row.” It’s easy to be aware of something when the … [Read more...] about American Lung Association State of the Air 2010