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Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas, can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing in some humans exposed at elevated levels (above 0.1 parts per million).
Formaldehyde (HCHO) is considered a strong irritant and potent sensitizer. Inhalation of large amount of HCHO can cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract and death. Data from human exposures indicate that exposure to large concentrations of HCHO gas may lead to pulmonary edema.
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| Ozone Pollution Linked to Appendicitis ...almost entirely driven by a 22% rise in... | |
by Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today
Short-term exposures to high levels of ozone appear to increase the risk of perforated appendicitis, researchers reported.
In a 5-year case-crossover study in 12 Canadian cities, a week of increased ozone levels was associated with a 7% increase in the risk of appendicitis, according to Gilaad Kaplan, MD, of the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, and colleagues.
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Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Encouraged Through Free Download of IAQ Guide | |
by ASHRAE.org
ATLANTA - To promote good indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings, ASHRAE is making available for free a guide for achieving enhanced IAQ.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.
First published in 2009, the guide is the result of collaboration between ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects, the Building Owners and Managers Association International, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association and the U.S. Green Building Council with funding provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The guide can be downloaded for free at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
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| Toxic Mold Displaces Family | |
by Cheryl Preheim | 9NEWS.com
DOUGLAS COUNTY - Health isn't something you can put a price on. For the Shellenberger family in Douglas County, uncovering what was making mom, dad and four children sick has come at a tremendous cost.
They believe there are many others who may be dealing with the same issue.
"If we had heard a story like ours earlier we would have saved ourselves years of sickness and worry," Julie said.
Julie guides her two-year-old son Trig into their temporary home. He calls it, "the bunk-a-doodle."
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Legionella Bacteria Found at Four More Queensland Hospitals | |
by Tony Moore ~ brisbanetimes.com.au senior reporter
Legionella bacteria has been found in low levels at four hospitals - Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast and QEII - as the new weekly testing regime in Queensland hospitals begins.
Queensland hospitals have been asked to test their water for legionella and release results each week since a man, 66, died after contracting legionnaires' disease at the Wesley Hospital on June 2.
Acting Chief Health Officer, Dr Stephen Lambert, said he was confident the hospitals were all following the guidelines his team produced to handle the testing...
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