Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lungs in which the airways are reversibly narrowed. Asthma affects 7% of the population and 300 million worldwide. During attacks (exacerbations), the smooth muscle cells in the bronchi constrict, and the airways become inflamed and swollen. Breathing becomes difficult, and asthma causes 4,000 deaths a year in the U.S. Attacks can be prevented by avoiding triggering factors and by drug treatment.
Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLab), a leading allergen testing laboratory (accredited by AIHA), has extensive experience analyzing samples for known allergens. “Indoor environmental screening of the home or work environment is important for individuals with allergies, chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, emphysema, asthma, atopic dermatitis, immune deficiencies, etc. In keeping with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 1997 recommendations, it is desirable to identify and remove common allergens and modify the home or office to reduce the level of ubiquitous (common) allergens”, stated Dr. Rajiv Sahay, EDLab Lab Director. “Before one can remove allergens and/or pollutants effectively, it is essential to understand if they exist and in what quantity”, Sahay added.
A great way to identify ubiquitous allergens is with the IAQ Screen Check. The IAQ Screen Check DIY products allows for the identification of molds, pollens, insect biodetritus, fiberglass fibers, duct mite, etc… The products can be purchased at www.indooraiurtest.com/or one of the many fine on-line dealers and/or distributors across the
Contact Chris Bower, product manager at 1-800-422-7873 ext 404 for more information on the inexpensive and easy to use DIY IAQ Screen Checks.
About EDLab/ Pure Air Control Services:
Alan Wozniak founded Pure Air Control Services, Inc. in 1984 as a small mechanical contracting firm and today sets the industry standard for professional indoor environmental quality diagnosis and remediation.
Pure Air Control Services is a national provider of the following IAQ services: Building Sciences Evaluation; Building Health Check; Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLab) an AIHA accredited micro laboratory; DIY IAQ Green Check test kits. Environmental Project Management; HVAC System Cleaning and Mold Remediation Services, among other indoor environmental services.
Pure Air Control Services is one of the most qualified, comprehensive IAQ firms in the country having been in business for over 25 years, evaluating over 10,000 facilities nationwide covering over 600 million square feet of facilities.
Along with the addition of Collier County School District, the company’s expanding valued client roster includes the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), General Services Administration (GSA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Allstate Insurance; Carrier Air Conditioning; Naval Air Warfare Center, Orlando; and Naval Air Station - King's Bay, Georgia, and many other Fortune 500 companies, school boards, and city, state, and county governments, making Pure Air Control Services the reliable industry leader in IAQ.
Pure Air Control Services and its affiliate companies maintain a GSA contract # GS-10F-0488R and are SBA 8(a) certified.
For more information on Pure Air Control Services, Inc. please contact Ed Ziegler, VP at (800) 422-7873 x 804, or visit. www.pureaircontrols.com
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Contacts:
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800-422-7873 ext 804
Alan Wozniak, President/CEO
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