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A report published in the Aspergillus Website Newsletter - September 2012 reveals that it is one of the top four misdiagnosed conditions with deadly consequences.
Washington, DC -- Aspergillosis is a medical condition of a hyper sensitive reaction by an individual's immune system upon exposure to a fungus known as "Aspergillus." The most common symptom is airway inflammation and other lung conditions. However, other conditions due to Aspergillosis may also include a localized infection involving the nails, feet, external auditory canal and eyes, etc. This is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed aliments. A report published in the Aspergillu?s Website Newsletter - September 2012 reveals that it is one of the top four misdiagnosed conditions with deadly consequences.
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| EPA Proposes Rules to Protect Americans from Exposure to Formaldehyde ...Presentation: Evaluation of Steam Cleaning in Air Handling Unit (AHU) Coil Sanitization and Energy Conservation (pdf) ...(audio) | |
by Federal Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ) ~ epa.gov/iaq/ciaq
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed two rules to help protect Americans from exposure to the harmful chemical formaldehyde, consistent with a Federal law unanimously passed by Congress in 2010. These rules ensure that composite wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States meet the formaldehyde emission standards established by Congress.
Formaldehyde is used in adhesives to make a wide range of building materials and products. Exposure to formaldehyde can cause adverse public health effects including eye, nose and throat irritation, other respiratory symptoms and, in certain cases, cancer.
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VA Had Legionella Bug 5 Years Before Disclosure | |
by Luis Fábregas, Adam Smeltz and Mike Wereschagin ~ Tribune-Review
Legionella bacteria flourished in the water lines in rooms housing the most vulnerable patients at the VA Pittsburgh hospital in Oakland at least five years before officials disclosed a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in November 2012, a Tribune-Review investigation has found.
VA workers found potentially deadly Legionella in at least 30 percent of faucets, shower heads and public water fountains tested at the University Drive hospital on seven occasions between September 2007 and November 2011, according to documents obtained through the federal Freedom of Information Act. The 30 percent threshhold is supposed to automatically trigger a local action plan under Department of Veterans Affairs rules."
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| Why Asthma Can Be Difficult In Summer | |
by Sam Baker | KERA News
More than 25 million people - nearly a third of them children - are known to have asthma. The lung disease causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing - all of which can be more troublesome on ozone alert days in summer. Dr. Stephen Mueller with Methodist Charlton Medical Center explains why in this week's edition of Vital Signs.
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Toxic Mold Poses As Health Threat To Sandy Victims | |
by Marv Dumon, Business 2 Community
Seven months after Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern coast of the United States, New York and New Jersey health officials are warning residents that toxic mold is growing on contaminated areas. The New Jersey Department of Health is distributing pamphlets that can help residents identify mold in their homes and businesses.
"As New Jersey recovers and rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy, mold and its remediation may become a significant issue for many New Jersey residents," said Mary E. O'Dowd, New Jersey Health Commissioner. "Although molds are common in our environment, mold may become a problem when it grows inside homes.
For smaller areas affected by mold growth, such as less than 10 square feet, homeowners may be able to do the work themselves. However, larger areas may require qualified contractors with experience in mold or environmental contamination who are protected with gloves, a respirator, protective clothing and goggles.
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