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Air Quality Research and Information References
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| | In recent months, consumers and professionals have been becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of poor indoor air quality and indoor air pollutions. Below are just a few of many informative website articles regarding indoor air quality.
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| | “In industrialized countries, the average person spends about 90 per cent of his or her time indoors- in the home, school, or workplace. The air quality indoors, unfortunately, is often two to five times worse than it is outdoors.”
Women's Health Matters
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| | “People spend up to 90 per cent of their time indoors - at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause one or more of the following symptoms: headache, wheezing, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms may also get worse. In rare cases, an inflammation of the lungs called hypersensitivity pneumonitis may develop.... What can you do to improve indoor air quality?.... Improve ventilation: Increase the amount of outdoor air coming indoors by keeping your home well ventilated, especially when cooking or painting. Keeping windows open and kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans turned on will improve ventilation....”
British Columbia Ministry of Health To Read Entire Article - Click Here
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| | “Allergic reactions may be the most common health problem associated with biological agents. They are often related to animal dander (mostly from dogs and cats), dust mites and pollen. Reactions can range from mildly uncomfortable to life-threatening, as in a severe asthma attack. Ventilation: Ventilation is a necessary requirement in healthy houses and can help stop moisture problems if sources of biological agents are also under control.”
Lung Cancer Association of Canada To Read Entire Article - Click Here
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| | “A major cause of poor indoor air quality is a lack of fresh air - that is, not enough exchange of air between the outside and inside, which can lead to excessive humidity.”
Government of Canada To Read Entire Article - Click Here
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| | “Mold growth, moisture generated through daily activities, chemical contaminants from furnishings and cleaning products, and lack of controlled ventilation are only some elements that contribute to poor indoor environments....ventilate to bring in fresh air and to dilute the pollutants...”
IAQ Resources Canada To Read Entire Article - Click Here
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**The articles above are not affiliated with and/or do not necessarily endorse the Fresh Air Trickle Vent. Their inclusion is merely for informational purposes regarding indoor air pollution, it’s affect on individuals and their recommended solutions to improve the polluted air quality. |
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“People spend up to 90 per cent of their time indoors - at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause one or more of the follo..." more
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The air pollution in the average home far exceeds that of the outdoors. Studies show that indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air!
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“We are VERY satisfied with the vent system- we have an old house in a village, which we purchased 4 years ago, with the river right across the ... more
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