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6 Often Undetected Home Health Hazards

6 Often Undetected Home Health Hazards

Posted on05. Sep, 2011 by .

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Undetected Home Health Hazards You may think that your home is a safe haven, and, if there is nothing obviously structurally wrong with your property then many homeowners believe this.  However, there are numerous hidden dangers which can not only affect the structural integrity of your building, but also your health.  Below you will find [...]

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Where Does Dust Come From?

Where Does Dust Come From?

Posted on17. Mar, 2010 by .

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Dust. It floats lazily through beams of sunlight, it settles gently on surfaces, and it tangles with other mysterious miscellany to create inanimate creatures beneath the couch–but where does it come from, and is it harmful? Scientists in Arizona are reporting a surprising answer to those questions in a new report, “Migration of Contaminated Soil [...]

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How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by .

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Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen. Although there is no strong [...]

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How to Reduce Home Allergens and Breathe Easy

How to Reduce Home Allergens and Breathe Easy

Posted on13. Nov, 2009 by .

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When you think of allergies, outdoor suffering may be the first issue that comes to mind. However, the indoor world is also inundated with allergy triggers. If you have pets, especially cats, then pet dander is a big culprit. Dust mites and mold are also common causes of allergy symptoms. These triggers can also irritate [...]

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