We have known bleach kills mold. This study shows that bleach also reduces allergenic properties of mold. A little bleach and water does a good job of killing surface mold. But mold like other allergens has allergenic properties dead or alive. In a recent study conducted at National Jewish Medical and Research Center and published … More
Archives for April 2006
Dust Mite Symptom HELP!
If you experience allergy symptoms at night, the first control steps are effective, safe and easy-to-do. The best allergy list around can be found at allergy@listserv.uark.edu. I have participated in this list for several years and have found that the questions are relevant and the responses are accurate. Recently someone asked about a symptom they … More
Do Air Filters and Air Cleaners Provide Health Benefits?
Air cleaners and air filters alone have not been shown to be clinically effective at reducing allergy symptoms. Last year I was very fortunate to be able to participate in a round table discussion on indoor air research. This meeting was conducted by university indoor air scientists and engineers and was attended by experts from … More