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Overview

The quality of the air we breathe, both indoors and out, has a great impact on lung health. Fragile lung tissue is easily damaged by pollutants in the air, resulting in increased risk of asthma and allergies, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections, asthma, and lung cancer. Lung disease claims close to 335,000 lives in America every year and is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Over the last decade, the death rate for lung disease has risen faster than for almost any other major disease.

Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk.

Biological pollutants, including molds, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust mites, and animal dander promote poor indoor air quality and may be a major cause of days lost from work and school. In office buildings, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are frequent sources of biological substances that are inhaled, leading to breathing problems.

Allergy Related

An allergy is an abnormal reaction or increased sensitivity to certain substances or "allergens." The allergic individual produces symptoms when exposed to these substances which are harmless to non-allergic people. Many people have few, if any, allergies. Others are so incredibly allergic that merely taking an aspirin or getting stung by a bee can trigger a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

Common indoor allergens

• house dust
• mold
• feathers
• wool
• cosmetics
• dander or furry pets
• tobacco smoke
• aerosols
• fresh paint

Allergens affect your immune system

When your immune system is exposed to allergens, it produces antibodies that attach themselves to certain cells in your body. These cells are found in your respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, in your skin, and also in your blood. As part of the allergic reaction, these cells release potent chemicals such as histamine. This produces many of the familiar allergic symptoms seen in hay fever, for example -- runny eyes and nose, itching and sneezing.

What can you do to prevent allergies?

You can't prevent allergies. About all you can do is to avoid symptoms by avoiding known allergens.

If you are allergic to common outdoor/indoor allergens such as pollen, trees, dust, dander or grass there are also some simple steps you can take to find relief:

• Keep your windows closed and avoid spending time outdoors when your allergies are acting up.
• Use of a quality air filtration system can reduce the level of allergens in your indoor air.
• Wear a protective allergy mask when you're doing yard work.
• Avoid fresh-cut grass

Virus and Bacteria

Biological pollutants, such as molds, bacteria, pollen, dust mites, and animal dander which promote poor indoor air quality and may be a major cause of days lost from work and school. In office buildings, heating, cooling and ventilating systems are frequent sources of biological substances which, when inhaled, lead to breathing problems.

Pneumonia

The major types of pneumonia are bacterial pneumonia, viral pneumonia, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Certain diseases, such as tuberculosis, can also cause pneumonia.

People considered at high risk for pneumonia include the elderly, the very young, and those with underlying health problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure and sickle cell anemia. Patients with diseases that impair the immune system, such as AIDS, or patients with other chronic illnesses, such as asthma, or those undergoing cancer therapy or organ transplantation, are particularly vulnerable.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for many respiratory infections such as bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonia, and the common cold. RSV diseases are most common in young children. RSV causes approximately 90,000 hospitalizations and 4,500 deaths each year in both infants and young children (in the U.S.).

The virus is spread by hand-to-hand contact with any object harboring the pathogen. Infection is introduced by contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose. It may also be spread by droplets from a cough or sneeze.

RSV infections can be fatal in premature babies less than six months old and in infants with chronic lung, heart, or immune deficiency diseases. Infections may require hospitalization; infants experiencing severe infections may require mechanical ventilation.

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