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It’s not uncommon for people to discover mold in their homes while cleaning or after experiencing water damage. In fact, the sad truth is that at least 45 million buildings in the U.S. have unhealthy levels of mold. Mold in your home or office can remain hidden behind walls, ceilings, or under carpets for years. This can have severe health implications for many people, as nearly 25% of the population is predisposed to mold illness.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have an allergic reaction to cats and dogs. Cat allergies are about twice as common as dog allergies. But pet dander alone is often not the only allergen contributing to air pollution in your home. Pets can also carry pollen, dirt, and germs from the street into the home.

Did you know that about 8% of all Americans over the age of 18, and as many as 7.2% of children have hay fever? And this number might continue to rise. Due to climate change and associated warmer weather, allergy seasons are expected to become longer and more intense in the future.

According to scientists, the health effects of forest fires are more serious than previously thought. Particulate matter produced by smoke penetrates deep into our lungs and can cause severe damage to them. The smallest particulate matter is so fine that it can even reach our bloodstream. Using an air purifier for smoke can help prevent these problems.

Many people still underestimate the consequences that air pollution has on the body and their own health. The latest report by Greenpeace shows the staggering number of people who died from the effects of air pollution in 2020.

Did you ever wonder why you are concerned about the purity of the water you drink, but not the air you breathe every second? You inhale approximately 15,000 or more quarts of air per day without thinking exactly about what you are actually letting in into your body.

Researchers from University College in London (UCL) found in its latest study that even low levels of exposure to air pollutants can affect the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the main cause of people developing irreversible blindness. This involves the loss of central vision, which is mainly needed for reading or recognizing faces. The study found that people living in areas with high levels of air pollutants are at least 8% more likely to develop the disease.