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… Overview Indoor mould (fungus) is very common in humid areas … shoes, bags, and pets and can be carried indoors. Mould will grow in places that have a …
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… or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal … Moulds are fungi, naturally found both indoors and outdoors. Except for yeasts, which … do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To …
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… 65a Why is indoor air quality important? People spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor … inside the home. Viruses, bacteria, fungi (moulds), insects such as dust mites and …
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… include stuffed animals and rugs. Control moulds. For example, clean bathtubs and … to keep your house aired out and dry. Avoid indoor air pollution. Polluted air doesn't … Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other …
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… Overview Exposure to indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory … Pollutants include smoke, pet dander, radon , mould, cleaning products, and other chemicals. … checked and cleaned. Don't store firewood indoors. Check household furnishings. When …
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… Overview Dust and dust mites are a common indoor allergen. Allergens are things that can … fans, which bring air containing pollen, mould spores, and other allergens into your … Allergic Rhinitis Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Asthma in Children Asthma in …
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… at high levels. High levels of CO2 are rare indoors, but levels can be monitored to ensure … can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, improving ventilation … can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, improving ventilation …
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… (VOCs) are gases that are given off by many indoor sources. They contribute to air … The best way to avoid exposure to VOCs is by controlling their source: Use materials and … The best way to avoid exposure to VOCs is by controlling their source: Use materials and …
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… Allergic Rhinitis Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Asthma in Children Asthma in … Allergic Rhinitis Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Asthma in Children Asthma in …
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… booth or a sunlamp to get a tan, it's called indoor tanning. Indoor tanning uses artificial ultraviolet A … the most serious type of cancer, melanoma . Indoor tanning, especially if used before age …
