Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Monday June 24, 4:28 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: HealthyAir My Home Makes Me Sick! NORCROSS, Ga., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14th HealthyAir was awarded American Lung Association of Georgia's 2002 Air Quality Award. Because there are so many different factors that cause or contribute to poor indoor air quality, it is difficult to find a company that is capable of providing the right advice or solutions for a healthy indoor breathing environment. The mission of HealthyAir is to provide and maintain Healthy Indoor Living Environments. You may be right about your home making you sick ... Nationally recognized institutes such as the Mayo Clinic, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Harvard Medical School and the American Lung Association agree that your indoor environment could be making you sick. Every day, more research confirms that indoor air could be contributing to health problems such as chronic fatigue, sinus infections, allergies, asthma, skin rash, lung and other organ damage. The EPA says that mold is the number one health risk in indoor air today. Mold needs only three things to grow: moisture, a food source (most all building materials) and oxygen. Many types of mold produce allergens. Certain types of mold produce mVOC's (Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds) that are highly toxic and even carcinogenic. They can cause or aggravate health problems and in extreme cases, may even lead to death. Transforming sick homes into healthy indoor living environments is a growing but highly specialized field. Maintaining a clean indoor breathing environment involves several key factors: humidity control, a central filtration system, fresh air exchanges, reducing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) released by carpet, paint and furnishings, eliminating mold and reducing airborne particulates to recommended levels. Filter manufacturers make all sorts of claims about how their filters can purify air, but fail to address the other problems that create unhealthy breathing environments. Some filter systems actually make things worse by generating ozone, a gas that irritates the lungs. Central air conditioning systems often exacerbate the problem. Systems that are improperly sized, designed, installed or maintained may increase the risk of spreading indoor contaminates or create an ideal atmosphere for bacteria, mold and viruses to flourish. It is important to do your homework before investing in gadgets and filters to clean your air. HealthyAir is an excellent place to start. They can be reached by phone at 678-291-0043 or their web address, http://www.healthyairusa.com. Contact: s, President HealthyAir 678-291-0043 gcline@... SOURCE: HealthyAir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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