Indoor Air Quality and Allergies
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If you think allergies are all about the pollen outside, think again. Indoor air quality can have as much to do with allergies and respiratory health as allergy season itself.
If you think allergies are all about the pollen outside, think again. Indoor...
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How do I understand the Air Quality Index in Cincinnati?
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If you have recently checked the weather on an app or online, you may have noticed a colorful scale rating the air quality. That’s the air quality index, and it’s an important tool that is used to avoid unhealthy air pollutants.
If you have recently checked the weather on an app or online, you may have...
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Viruses and Bacteria in Indoor Air
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COVID and Indoor Air Quality
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If you recall the earliest days of coronavirus awareness, you might remember worrying more about washing your hands than wearing a mask. Back then, scientists thought that the virus was transferred mainly from surface to surface. However, as more research is conducted each week, we get a clearer and more accurate picture of how to best control this pandemic. One critical fact we’ve learned this year is how COVID-19 spreads through the air via airborne droplets from an infected person.
If you recall the earliest days of coronavirus awareness, you might remember...
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My Home is Muggy
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Why does my house feel muggy?
Why does my house feel muggy?
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Is that musty smell in my house unhealthy?
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Will I get sick from a musty smell in my house? It depends on what's causing the smell. Most musty smells come from household mold, which grows in dark places with little ventilation and high humidity. That's why houses that have been shut up for a long time end up smelling musty. The mold you can smell is harmless in most cases, but if it's particularly strong, it's a good idea to get it tested by an HVAC professional. The Geiler Company can help.
Will I get sick from a musty smell in my house? It depends on what's causing...
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Do HVAC filters really help air quality?
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Does Humidity Cause Mold In A House?
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Mold can eat or digest any surface it’s growing on; this can lead to damage to your house or any furnishings in your house. Humidity and dampness in the air of your home can generate an environment that promotes mold growth. According to the EPA, indoor relative humidity (RH), should be kept under 60%, ideally between 30-50%. This will keep your house from being an environment that is friendly to mold because it is not humid enough for their growth. Having functioning, effective humidifier and dehumidifier units in your house will hinder mold growth.
Mold can eat or digest any surface it’s growing on; this can lead to damage to...
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Why can’t I stop sneezing?
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If you find yourself having frequent sneezing fits, especially if they’re accompanied by watery eyes, a runny nose, or a cough, then it could be a sign of excessive allergens or pollutants in your home.
If you find yourself having frequent sneezing fits, especially if they’re...
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Why do I keep having nosebleeds?
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The inside of your nose is lined with a sensitive mucus membrane fed by lots of blood vessels. When this membrane is damaged and one of those blood vessels ruptures, this results in a nosebleed. Obvious causes are injury or trauma to the nose, but many people are unaware that home air quality and humidity levels can also play a major role in nosebleeds.
The inside of your nose is lined with a sensitive mucus membrane fed by lots of...
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