Over the last 30 years, mortality rate from asthma have more than doubled, especially among the very old and the young. The increase can be directly attributed to indoor air quality, especially with today's "tight" or energy efficient homes.

Concern about indoor exposure to molds, allergens and other respiratory irritants has been increasing. The public has become more aware that exposure to these airborne particles and chemicals may cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions, asthma, fatigue, respiratory congestion and cough, runny nose, eye irritation and cough.

Nova's testing and evaluation services testing and evaluation services can help you determine the quality of the air you breathe.

Nova is certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a mold testing laboratory (Lab ID #LAB0109) and as a Mold Assessment Consultant (ID #MAC0309).

Biological Health Hazard Testing (BHHT) of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems detects the levels of microorganisms in HVAC systems that can be hazardous to human health.

Read Dr. Pearce's three part series entitled, "Clearing the Air" published in The Woodlands The Villager 12/01 - 2/02

Dr Pearce presents Conroe ISD's Clean School program to Texas Association of School Administrators.


Related Web Sites:

Texas Department of State Health Services
www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/mold/default.htm#list

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Mold Prevention Strategies
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/report/

Fungal Diseases
www.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/fungal/

Mycotic Disease Listing
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/mdb/diseases.htm

Mycotic Diseases Branch: Related Links
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/mdb/links.htm

Indoor Environmental Quality
www.osha.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/matrix/index.html


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