Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia investigated the links between common indoor exposures and asthma in children. "We found that 12 per cent of childhood asthma is attributable to exposure to gas stoves used for cooking, and eight per cent is linked to household dampness," said Dr Luke Knibbs from the Centre for […]
Anybody who keeps one or more pet birds in their home will tell you about how such small, innocuous pets can be remarkably high maintenance, especially when it comes to keeping the environment sanitary. However, while most good bird owners take every precaution to ensure that their birds cannot spread illness and disease, there is […]
EN1822 European Standard for HEPA & ULPA Filters Procedure • On a flat sheet of media, the MPPS is determined for the given media velocity. This can be done with a laser spectrometer or a combination of electrostatic classifier and CNC (Condensed Nucleus Counter). • The filter is assembled with the specified media grade and […]
Few countries have an allergy season quite as merciless as Australia's. The transition from winter to summer can be a hellish one for hay fever sufferers, as sprouting plants and flowers release their allergenic loads of pollen into the atmosphere. As such, hay fever sufferers should take every precaution they can to limit their exposure […]
Keeping a dog, cat or another animal as a pet is common in many countries around the world. Many millions of women, men and children view their pet as an integral member of the family, valuing the companionship a furry friend can bring, despite the time the animal consumes, the money it costs to provide […]
According to a 2015 study published in the European Respiratory Journal, living in a nursing home is a direct cause of poor lung function, breathlessness and wheezing, especially among residents aged over 80. Elderly nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to indoor air pollutants, as they spend more of their time indoors. Despite these facts, many […]
Over 2.3 million Australians suffer from asthma, and of those, nearly 40,000 are hospitalised for their condition every year. Despite this, however, only 20% of asthma sufferers have steps in place to prevent a flare-up of their condition. Installing an air purifier in your home is one such step that is easy to implement and […]
If you were like 90,000 other adults this year, you may have caught the flu during the last few months. Your symptoms started with a mild dry cough, a headache or pain and tiredness around your eyes. But as your illness progressed, you developed a fever and severe muscle aches. Not long later, you vomited what […]
The Global Air Purifiers Market is Projected to Cross $ 59 Billion by 2021 Being categorized a luxury product a few years back, air purifiers are fast emerging as a necessity product across the globe, especially in developed economies. With increasing industrialization and expanding vehicle fleet, the quality of air across the globe is degrading […]
World air quality worseni World air quality worsening - Global Air Purifiers Market Projections expand to $59 Billion by 2021 Being categorized a luxury product a few years back, air purifiers are fast emerging as a necessity product across the globe, especially in developed economies. With increasing industrialization and expanding vehicle fleet, the quality of […]
dBA Example Home & Yard Appliances Workshop & Construction 0 healthy hearing threshold 10 a pin dropping 20 rustling leaves 30 whisper 40 babbling brook computer 50 light traffic refrigerator 60 conversational speech air conditioner 70 shower dishwasher 75 toilet flushing vacuum cleaner […]
Ever wondered what particles you might be breathing in? See this list of different particles and their sizes in microns for details. For reference the IQAir HealthPro 250 has cleaning efficiency of .003 microns. Particle Particle Size(microns) Anthrax 1 - 5 Antiperspirant 6 - 10 Asbestos(asbestos particles travel in air like ‘javelins’, so filtration is more a function […]
Cradle to grave health dangers posed by polluted air at home and work are now beyond doubt says Blueair CEO as new evidence emerges in landmark UK study Blueair AB - Feb 24, 2016 06:48 GMT Stockholm, Sweden, February 24, 2016 – Blueair CEO Bengt Rittri today said the health dangers posed by polluted air […]
When you think of the great outdoors, you may think about beautiful trees and clean, pure air. Your parents may have encouraged you to spend more time outside to enjoy the fresh air, and you subsequently may tell your children to do the same. But before you feel too nostalgic about sunny-day adventures in the […]
4 Techniques to Make Your Office a Healthier Place As a business owner, you recognise the important role your employees perform every day. They ensure your products ship on time. They meet with many of your clients and provide down-to-earth customer service. Without your employees, you wouldn’t have a successful company. Naturally, you want to […]
Source: Roy Morgan Research. Affecting 11% of the adult population (or 2 million people), asthma is one of the more prevalent lung/breathing conditions in Australia, third only to hay fever (26%) and snoring (19%). Between October 2014 and September 2015, more than half (51%) of Aussie adults with asthma reported experiencing hay fever at some […]
Indoor air pollutants can have sort-term or long-term effects on health. The pollutants may cause symptoms as simple as a throat irritation or as damaging as a respiratory disease. In severe cases, indoor pollutants may cause pneumonia, heart disease and even cancer. Of course, serious illnesses are a rare consequence of poor indoor air quality. Still, […]
You take many steps to keep your employees content. You offer holidays off, you plan company parties and events and you keep the break room well-stocked with snacks. But one way to improve employee satisfaction is to maintain a clean, healthy office environment. When you invest in office air cleaners, you’ll help your employees literally […]
The City of Melbourne and the inner suburbs plane trees are adding to this season’s allergy and respiratory conditions. The trees not only give off pollens but also minute, hairy fibres which can lodge in the airway, irritate eyes and exacerbate hayfever symptoms. They are known as trichome fibres occurring mainly through the warmer months. […]
As an expectant mother, you've probably heard more than your fair share of advice from helpful parents, friends and relatives. For example, your mother-in-law may insist that you breastfeed. Or your cousin might recommend napping whenever your baby does. But as your due date draws closer, you may start to worry if you need more than […]
