Allergy & Asthma
Since about 1980, asthma prevalence and asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths have increased alarmingly. Recent studies have suggested that indoor exposure to
dust mites, cockroaches, mold due to
water damage and other causes,
soot and smoke, pet dander,
tobacco smoke, and other biological and chemical pollutants, are influencing the course and severity of asthma, and/or allergic reactions. We are concerned about the
health risks to you and others within your building or indoor environment due to poor indoor air quality, exposure to contaminants, or exposure to various molds. There is a correlation between the pervasiveness of indoor air pollution and human exposure to indoor pollutants and contaminated air with increasing rates of asthma incidences. Below you will find more information about asthma as it relates to poor
indoor air quality.
The current situation in schools is not better, as asthma and allergy rates climb increasingly higher. For instance, State officials in Massachusetts found the prevalence of asthma within their school districts averaged 9.2%, which was a cause for alarm among public health advocates. Among the potential causes cited were: poor indoor air quality, (IAQ), mold,
water damage and
fire damage, dust mites, and other enviromental pollutants as mentioned above.
Quick Facts about Allergies & Asthma
| ALLERGIES | ASTHMA |
| 40-50 million sufferers | 20 million sufferers |
| 36 million seasonal allergies | 9 million children |
| 31 million sinus sufferers | Over 4 million suffered an asthma attack |
| $6 Billion spent per year | Over 10 Billion spent per year |
| 8 million doctor office visits per year | Over 10 million doctor office visits per year |
At TERS, we:
- Developed science-based assessment techniques for allergy and/or asthma factors present in indoor air.
- Present our clients or their healthcare professionals with vital information based on testing and the ensuing laboratory analytical results so appropriate action can be taken.
- Have only the best indoor air quality, mold, and toxic mold experts, plus state-of-the-art equipment and certified inspectors analyze and solve your problem.
