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California Residents Reminded to be on the Lookout for Asthma Triggers
WebWire (press release) According to the American Lung Association, more than 5 million people in California suffer from asthma. This number includes close to 1 million children. For people who suffer from asthma, an attack can occur when they are exposed to environmental … |
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Could Dust Mites be Triggering Your Allergies or Asthma?
WebWire (press release) “Although dust mites do not bite people, their body parts and waste can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma in sensitive individuals,” reported Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences at EMSL Analytical, Inc … |
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Could Mold in Your Home be Triggering Asthma Attacks? – WebWire
WebWire (press release) May is Asthma Awareness Month and last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published important information about asthma in America. According to the EPA, “The economic costs of asthma amounts to more than $56 billion per year from … |
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Mold Testing in Homes Utilizing Advanced DNA Testing Techniques
WebWire (press release) Exposure to elevated levels of mold can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals, allergic reactions and even cause fungal infections in people with compromised immune systems. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends … |
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Health Nuts Media and the Big Bad Wolf Teach Kids about Asthma During Asthma …
WebWire (press release) Los Angeles, CA – May 18, 2012; In recognition of Asthma Awareness Month, Health Nuts Media (healthnutsmedia.com) has launched an animated asthma education series titled Huff & Puff: An Asthma Tale. The seven-episode cartoon is already helping national … |
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Home Test Kit Helps Identify Asthma Triggers
WebWire (press release) IAQ Index™ provides test kits to help identify mold and other indoor contaminants that may act as asthma triggers. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. For those suffering from … |
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Homes with Children Should be Tested for Mold to Help Prevent Asthma
WebWire (press release) A study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows the correlation between mold exposure at a young age and the development of childhood asthma. The article, entitled “High environmental relative moldiness index during … |
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Mold, Allergies and Asthma Risks for the New School Year
WebWire (press release) In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.” Fortunately there is a quick and … |
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In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough and wheeze in otherwise healthy people. This also included asthma symptoms in people with asthma and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also recently announced that an additional 4.3 million people were diagnosed with asthma between 2001 and 2009. These new figures bring the total number of asthma suffers in the United States to approximately 1 in 12 individuals or 25 million people.
“Despite the fact that outdoor air quality has improved, we’ve reduced two common asthma triggers – secondhand smoke and smoking in general — asthma is increasing” reported Paul Garbe, chief of the CDC’s Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch. Since Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, good indoor air quality is also critical for preventing asthmatic attacks in many with the condition.
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and night time or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack. Removing any asthma triggers from the indoor environment, such as mold, can help prevent asthma attacks.
“The only onsite rapid technology referenced for fungal assessment in the IOM report is Mycometer’s patented enzyme activity. IAQ professionals have been utilizing the Mycometer®-test to get rapid results regarding possible fungal contamination in indoor environments for over 10 years,” reported Lisa Rogers, President of Mycometer, Inc. (USA), the company behind the Mycometer®-test. “The Mycometer®-Air and the Mycometer®-Surface testing methodologies allow onsite evaluations to quantify the level of fungal contamination. Identifying and removing asthma triggers can go a long way in helping to prevent these potentially deadly asthma attacks. An ongoing study has shown that subjects with nocturnal asthma had significantly higher level of enzyme activity in their bedrooms than the control group,” she continued.
To learn more, please visit Mycometer at http://www.mycometer.com, email lrogers@mycometer.com or call (813) 831-6511.
About Mycometer, Inc. (USA)
Mycometer was founded in 1998 as a spin off from a research group at the University of Copenhagen. Today the company has offices in Tampa, Florida and Copenhagen, Denmark. The company develops test kits for the detection and quantification of microorganisms. Their Mycometer®-test and the BactiQuant® method are utilized by the indoor air quality, healthcare, food processing, manufacturing and water industries across the globe.
Contact Information
Lisa Rogers
President
Mycometer, Inc. (USA)
813-831-6511
lrogers@mycometer.com
LA Testing offers indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for mold, bacteria and other possible asthma triggers.
This month in an article entitled “Asthma Problems Rise in Mid-Valley” it was reported in the Appeal-Democrat that a greater share of Mid-Valley residents are having respiratory problems. The California counties of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa have all reported asthma rates significantly above the state’s 8.3% according to research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy.
The three counties had asthma rates ranging from 10.8% to 12.3%. According to the article, “Researchers called the asthma threat a growing one, saying the share of current and former sufferers in California grew from 11.3 to 13 percent of state residents from 2001 to 2007, and from 14 to 15.4 percent among children younger than 18. Some 3 million Californians had the condition in 2007.”
Reducing exposure to asthma triggers is something that can help reduce the number of potentially life threatening asthma attacks. Asthma attacks cause an inflammation of the lungs and airways leading to difficulty in breathing. Asthma in children has been reported to be on the rise in many industrialized countries.
LA Testing, an affiliate of EMSL Analytical, is one of the leading providers of testing services throughout California to identify asthma triggers in people’s homes, schools and places of business. “The problem of allergens and asthma triggers is a massive concern for those suffering from the condition,” reported Ben Sublasky, National Director of Client Services for LA Testing and EMSL Analytical. “There are ways to identify what triggers may be present in the air and on surfaces in buildings to help resolve the problem. Allergens from cockroaches, rodents, pet dander, pollen, smoke, particulates and mold can all potentially trigger asthmatic attacks.”
LA Testing has multiple locations across California that provides accurate and rapid environmental testing solutions. To learn more about testing for asthma triggers, including mold, pollen and other allergens please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 303-0047.
About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The companies have an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.