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Simple Steps to Prevent the Flu

In the early 20th century, an influenza epidemic killed millions and infected more than a quarter of the global population. Today, influenza epidemics tend to be far less deadly, but there are no guarantees. The flu evolves, and it is possible that one day a deadlier version will sweep across the globe.

The good news…

Ensure Healthy Indoor Air This Winter

According to health officials, the key to winter health is a healthy home, and a healthy home is a clean home.

Most of us spend the vast majority of our lives indoors, especially during the winter. The issue with that is air pollution. Although we tend to think of air pollution as an outdoor problem,…

Air Pollution: Lung Cancer & Non-Smokers

We all tend to associate lung cancer with smoking cigarettes. That’s what happens: You smoke, and then you pay a horrible price. But smoking doesn’t explain away all lung cancer. People who have never smoked nor had significant exposure to a smoker are diagnosed with lung cancer all the time. In fact, each year there…

Asthma and Allergy Tips for the Holidays

Many people think of allergy season as spring and summer, but for many asthma and allergy sufferers, the “season” is a year-round event. In fact, symptoms often worsen during the wintertime because of all the additional time we spend indoors. The indoors are worse because you have to deal with more allergens at even higher…

COPD Is Deadly but Preventable

The medical community has long recognized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a significant problem. However, a recent study indicates that people are at a significantly higher risk of the disease than previously estimated. According to a team of Canadian researchers, 25 percent of…

Simple Tips for Optimal Indoor Air Quality

For decades now, government has put regulations in place to control air quality. What we’re discovering recently, however, is that those efforts are not enough in some cases and misguided in others. In fact, indoor air quality is a far greater concern than the pollution outdoors, and in that regard, the government can only do…

IQAir HealthPro Testimonial

My name is Michael. I am a middle-aged man living in Orange County, CA, and I am very fortunate: I have a beautiful daughter, a wonderful wife, a loyal dog and a mischievous but always charming cat.

I’ve also battled severe allergies my entire life. Over the years, I’d learned to manage the triggers and…

HEPA Air Purifiers: Five Vital Criteria

Recognizing the truth about indoor air quality and the need for air filtration is just the first step in what can be an extremely confusing and challenging process. There is a lot of competition on the market right now. There is also a great deal of misinformation on the Internet and available from other sources.…

Tips for Mold Cleanup

In recent years, extreme storms throughout North America have seemed commonplace. Most recently, these terrible weather events have hit eastern Canada and the northeastern United States particularly hard.

Hurricanes and numerous other rain-heavy events have ravaged these areas, which has left many residents coping with flooded basements and extremely high humidity levels.

When such an event occurs,…

Take Control of Indoor Allergens

Most people with allergies suffer far more than they have to. As a society, we put so much focus on medication and other remedies, and don’t give nearly enough attention to controlling our environment and managing our triggers. Take control of your allergies. Read the strategies outlined below, and incorporate them into your routine.

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