by Doug Kaup | Sep 30, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease
People, especially those with lung issues, are often interested in improving their indoor air quality or IAQ. According to the EPA, one should take a three prong approach to improving IAQ. The first prong is air cleaning. Air cleaners alone will not keep your IAQ...
by Doug Kaup | Sep 27, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease
Ozone is a gas that is comprised of three oxygen molecules and can easily interact with other chemicals. Simply put, it is bad for our lungs. According to the EPA “When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing,...
by Doug Kaup | Sep 1, 2017 | Allergies, Asthma, Uncategorized
Did you know that you could control your allergies in the home if you control your Indoor Air Quality? You might be surprised to know that the biggest culprit is your carpet. Switching to solid flooring and using washable area rugs is the best way to control severe...
by Doug Kaup | Jan 26, 2017 | Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs
Every time you empty a sweeper, imagine that same amount of dirt can be found in your home’s ductwork. This accumulated dirt clogs the heating system, lowering heating efficiency and requiring more energy and money to heat your home. More importantly, this accumulated...
by Carla Conrad | Dec 5, 2014 | Asthma
Asthma can happen to anyone, but there are some factors that make your risk of developing asthma much more likely: Gender In childhood, asthma is more frequently developed by boys than by girls. Some studies show this is linked to males having smaller airways in...
