Comments on: Hispanic Heritage 2010 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

By: Jani

Jani — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:52:14 +0000

Hi M.E.S.; radon test kits are fairly cheap. Usually you can purchase one for about $20, and it is well worth the investment to know. Homes CAN be fixed to reduce radon, so there’s no reason why not to test.

By: Robart Thomas

Robart Thomas — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:54:11 +0000

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By: M.E.S.

M.E.S. — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:38:53 +0000

Thank you for your post on Indoor Air Quality.

Many people think of their homes as safe places and would not look to them as causes of health problems. Having information available about potential health risks caused by your home as well as what you can do to eliminate these problems is very important.

Are there ways to get Radon test kits that are free? If your state doesn’t offer free kits, are there programs out there where you could obtain one? These potential home-health problems can happen to people who don’t have the extra money or time searching for a free Radon test kit and I think it would be so helpful if they were made available to those in need. Do you know of any other ways people are notified about the need for Radon testing in the home? I noticed the EPA and the Surgeon General recommend on the EPA website that all homes be tested, but this is the first time I have heard it myself.

Again, thank you for your post. It provides a lot of useful and enlightening information that can benefit everyone.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:58:25 +0000

Thanks for the information. Basic information that is important but can make a difference. I didn’t realize how mold can be so dangerous. I have a pet and sometimes folks who are allergic to my dog visit. I have done some preventive things before folks visit. Definitely, I am changing my filter on my furnace more often and I think it really helps… I will spread the word about this site because it is clear and helpful!

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:58:36 +0000

My uncle is using a device based on a salt filter to clean the air in his room. He is suffering from asthma and this device was a great remedy for his disease.

By: Michael E. Bailey

Michael E. Bailey — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:25:51 +0000

Clean indoor air is very important for everyones health, but few people ever stop to think how important it really is. One of the worst things people can do is smoke because even the second hand smoke has the chemical compounds in it to cause cancer if the smoke is injested enough for long enough. I know some of our apartment and condo complexes here in Orange County, especially those with disabled residents, make you sign a pledge that you won’t smoke in the buildings; and many of my firends that are looking for roommates have stipulations for the roommates that they won’t smoke, use drugs or drink. The idea of clean indoor air is one that is catching on in the disability community here in Orange County. Mold is also being seen as a problem for indoor air quality. My friend who has disabilities asked me to have her bathroom checked because of a dark mold like substance in the tub area and around the shower head of her apartment. The Orange County Healhth Department came out and tested and checked the mold in the tub area and had it gotten rid of; the area around the shower head that looked like it was mold was the result of a bad plumbing repair job that had to be redone. Best wishes, Michael E. Bailey.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:05:22 +0000

This is a great post, Carmen. I’m glad to see that others out there are not only aware of Indoor Air Quality month, but that they are also taking the necessary precautions to keep their families safe.

Many of us are well aware of the poor air quality outside (as anyone with allergies right now can attest), but few people know the dangers of poor air quality inside our homes. And, as you said, Americans do spend 90 percent of their time indoors.

We recently wrote about five ways to improve indoor air quality in your home. Give it a read and let us know what you think!

By: Debabrata Karfa

Debabrata Karfa — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:05:06 +0000

I like the comments drhealthyliving say. Thanks for share.

By: drhealthyliving

drhealthyliving — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:54:55 +0000

Thank you for your post! Latinos and African Americans have a higher incidence of asthma, maybe that is why you are more educated in this issue. I am an Interior Designer and learned first hand how I can make a home “healthy” or “unhealthy” by the choices I give clients. After having children with asthma, I did alot of research on ways to eliminate, minimize and reduce exposure to the different products we bring into our homes. There are also so many behavioral changes which can be made (like smoking) that will make the indoor air quality better. We can have homes which promote wellness – it is really up to the occupants to become educated to live healthier lives. We all breathe! :) To HealthyLiving

By: armansyahardanis

armansyahardanis — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:27:22 +0000

By just only two seasons, perhaps make us are lazy and “constantly thinking”. Our usage mind just eat, pray and sleep – do not care environmentally. I am “glad” with this climate-change make us shocks and hoping make the people open’s their minds.