Allergens
Allergies and the Indoor Environment
Runny nose, itchy eyes, find out whats causing your symptoms
According to recent studies:
Number of individuals in the U.S. who have either allergy or asthma signs: one in 5.
Portion of the U.S. population that tests positive to several irritants: 55 %.
Rank of allergies among other leading chronic conditions in the United States: 5th.
One quote of the yearly expense of allergies to the health care system and companies in the U.S.: $7.9 billion.
Number of work days lost each year as an outcome of allergens: 4 million.
Probabilities that a child with one allergic parent will establish allergies: 33 %.
Probabilities that a youngster with two allergic moms and dads will establish allergies: 70 %.
Degree by which levels of indoor contamination in U.S. houses go beyond levels of outside contamination: two to 100 times, depending upon aspects such as whether the homeowners smoke.
Portion of U.S. families with several pets: 39 %.
Percentage of U.S. households with several felines: 36 %.
Portion of individuals in the U.S. that have asthma: 7.7 %.
Increase in the occurrence of asthma in U.S. children under age 5 in between 1980 and 1994: 160 %.
Count of yearly ER visits in the United States caused by asthma: 1.8 million in 2004.
Percentage of individuals hospitalized for asthma (children): About 44 %.
Amount of deaths each year in the U.S. from asthma: About 4,000.
Perhaps the most typical symptom of persistent allergies is rhinitis (hay fever). This swelling of the nasal membranes causes a scratchy, runny nose, congestion and sneezing. This is among the most typical persistent conditions in the United States affecting millions
The most common airborne triggers of asthma are;
Mold
Bacteria
Pollen
Dust Mites
Pet Dander
Bugs & Rodents
VOCs and Formaldehyde
Smoke & Particulates
If you have symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, itchy throat, it could be due to elements indoors.
Get allergen or mold testing, and determine the cause of your symptoms.