As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its hold on world health, the emergence of fungal infections has the scientific and medical communities concerned. Pulmonary Aspergillosis is chief among them. At Pure Air Control Services, we cautioned building managers about the dangers of this infection long before the SARS-CoV-2
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A well-managed Indoor Air Quality plan can identify and reduce asthma triggers, while lowering facility operating costs. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases that afflicts children. Attacks can be debilitating enough to affect student performance and attendance. While there is no cure for asthma,
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No matter what time of year it may be, or how clean you keep your home, there can be a hidden danger, lurking, waiting to strike. It can be growing right now, as we speak, threatening to cause health problems for you and your family. It’s pervasive,
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Indoor air quality is much more important than most people believe. The average American spends 87 percent of their life indoors, according to the EPA. If we’re not outside getting fresh air, then it’s essential to do everything we can to improve the quality of the air
Read more →When most people think of “air quality,” they think of the outdoors; the smog, haze, even pollen. But what many people don’t realize is that factors inside the home can also lead to poor air quality, causing potentially serious health risks. 10TV found out why indoor air
Read more →House fires are terrifying because the flames can cause intense bodily harm that results in serious injury and even death. Once the fire is put out, many homeowners are relieved in the sense that the threat to their life or health has ended. However, the flames themselves
Read more →National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month is observed annually in October. This month is dedicated to reminding Americans to take a look at their home and see how they can improve the quality of the air they breathe. While outside air pollution gets a lot of attention, it’s
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With wildfires burning throughout the state, in addition to recent local grass fires, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District continues to warn the public about poor air quality, including incidents of severely bad air that may occur sporadically in the coming days. For a few
Read more →Mold is a common household nuisance and is found both inside and outside in varying amounts. For some people, mold and its spores cause very few problems, while for others it can be devastating—even life threatening. In the U.S., there are over two million children with chronic
Read more →WEST LOS ANGELES (KABC) — At least 15 residents in a West Los Angeles apartment complex were forced out of their homes after asbestos exposure. The incident happened around 9:48 p.m. in the 1800 block of Prosser Avenue, when authorities determined that 11 of 12 units in
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