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Indoor Air Quality - especially important for aging

In a Buffalo News article titled, "The aging crisis" on the front page of this Sunday's edition the many challenges of caring for the elderly were described. http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/395511.html 

One of the challenges that struck me is the concern that older people do not have the reserves to fight back assaults to their system's when they are stressed. "It takes less and less of an insult to push them over the edge," according to Dr. Robert Stall, a private geriatrician. With better technologies available for improving indoor air quality, there is an opportunity to reduce the airborne insults that may result in a downward spiraling situation. Managing indoor environments to reduce levels of particles, chemicals and biological pollutants (e.g. molds & viruses) can result in reducing risk to elderly patients. For example, air quality assessment tools and air purification devices (with FDA Class II Medical Device rating) can provide a proven level of efficacy to satisfy patients, their doctors, and family members.   

Cleaning Air Ducts is Part of Source Control Strategy for Indoor Air Quality

Air duct systems in homes recirculate not only air, but particles that float in the air. These particles consist of dead skin cells (humans and pets), carpet fibers, and a lot of other carbon based stuff. Once build-up occurs in the dark, temperate and sometimes humid environs of an air duct - the risk of growing mold increases. Every time the fan kicks on for heat or cooling, it bumps a portion of the contamination back into the living areas of the house. Your home's heating and cooling system may be functioning as a mold distribution machine!  Cleaning out the accumulation of nutrient rich material in your air ducts is an essential strategy for maintaining good indoor air quality in your home. Guidelines on selecting an air duct cleaning service provider.