14 times a day someone is rushed to the hospital due
to an allergic response. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic diseases in the U. S. affecting nearly 50 million
children and adults. All of the most common asthma triggers are found indoors. The top 5 asthma triggers as ranked by the
EPA are:
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Cigarette smoke
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Pet
Dander
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Dust Mites
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Cockroaches
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Mold
Our Allergen screening includes
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Complete visual inspection of the interior of the residential structure.
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Dust sampling using dust collection device and 30 micron screen.
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Analytical services of collected samples utilizing an accredited laboratory performing an immunoassay
for cat allergen, dog allergen, cockroach allergen and dust mite allergen Der p1 and Der f1. (Analytical Services Provided
By Aerotech P&K Laboratories)
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Full data
interpretation of analytical results to include summary page indicating the presence of contaminants above threshold limit
values reported by laboratory data. (TLV levels reference AIHA and ACGIH)
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Reference report with EPA recommended guidelines for self clean up or referral to an appropriate
specialist.
Allergen contaminants include
mold, animal dander and cat saliva, dust mites, and cockroaches. There are many sources of these pollutants; household pets
are sources of saliva and animal dander. Contaminated central air handling systems can become breeding grounds for mold, mildew,
and other sources of biological contaminants and can then distribute these contaminants through the home.
Some
biological contaminants trigger allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic rhinitis, and some types
of asthma. Allergic reactions occur only after repeated exposure to a specific biological allergen. However, that reaction
may occur immediately upon re-exposure or after multiple exposures over time. As a result, people who have noticed only mild
allergic reactions, or no reactions at all may suddenly find themselves very sensitive to particular allergens. Children,
elderly people, and people with breathing problems, allergies, and lung diseases are particularly susceptible to disease-causing
biological agents in the indoor air.
