As if new parents didn’t have enough to worry about, a new study has found a link between air pollution and the likelihood that an infant will develop bronchiolitis, even when air pollution is within regulatory limits. Hospitalizations before age one…

For most people, it’s easy to see how air pollution can have a negative impact on respiratory health. After all, it is inhaled into the lungs and through the passageways of the respiratory system; also, anyone who’s ever been in the midst of a lot of smoke – like a bonfire – knows how it…

Given the number of air purifiers on the market, purchasing a quality product can seem like a daunting task. People can be easily confused as to which kind of air purifier is right for them. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing your new air purifier.

Make It a HEPA

The gold standard in air…

A new study out of the University of Michigan shows that air pollution increases blood pressure and the risk of heart attack. The study is the first to identify that fine particulate matter is worse for cardiovascular health than ozone. It also…

Much has been made of the benefits of ionic air purifiers. They’ve been touted as simple, silent alternatives to the scientifically-backed HEPA air purifiers on the market. Anyone who watches television, listens to the radio, or peruses their local mall has doubtlessly run across ads for this erroneous technology. What this heavy marketing fails to explain,…

Many things can converge to make the air in your home less clean than you’d like it to be; one of the biggest culprits are dust mites. The house dust mite is an all-too-common problem in homes all around the world; their presence can exacerbate allergies and generally compromise respiratory health. How can you keep…

Just because you don’t suffer from spring or summer outdoor allergies doesn’t mean that you’ve dodged the allergy bullet altogether. Every winter, you shut yourself up in your home a lot more often than you do in the summer; if the indoor air quality of your home isn’t very good, indoor allergies can be triggered.…

Nearly all of us knows someone who suffers from asthma. Among most respiratory ailments, asthma is near the very top. Chances are, you or someone else in your home suffers from it. The ease of living with asthma depends on various things, including the severity of the illness, the treatments that are used and the environment in…

After years of health issues, I finally figured out that I suffered from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). For those who haven’t heard about it, it’s a condition that affects people who are sensitive to low levels of chemical exposure. The best thing MCS sufferers can do is to limit their exposure to chemicals. When it…