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Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Asthma is the leading chronic illness in children, resulting in more school days missed then all other illnesses combined. The rates of children diagnosed with asthmas have increased significantly over the last 10 years.
“Asbestos” is the commercial name for a group of mineral fibers that were previously used for industrial process and products. Since asbestos has a high-fiber strength and is heat-resistant, it was used in homes and buildings for insulation and as a fire retardant.
While your genetic makeup affects your overall health, we know that other factors contribute as well such as diet, exercise and vaccinations. Another critical factor is the condition of the places we live and work. This is a major concern, since most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors.
We spend about 90% of our time inside, so indoor air quality is a major concern for all of us. It can be unhealthier and more polluted than outdoor air. Exposure to indoor air pollutants can have health effects that may be experienced soon after exposure or years later.
Mold needs moisture in order to grow. Moisture can enter the home through leaks or be generated by the people in the home by hot showers or cooking. Mold can grow anywhere there is water and a suitable surfaces, which are called porous because they retain water and often stay damp.
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas. It comes from the earth and may enter your home from below the foundation through cracks in the floors, walls, and holes in the foundation from drains and sump pumps.