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Molds 
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Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture The key to mold control is moisture control. It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles & carpet) that become moldy may have to be replaced. |
Radon
Everyone should test their homes for one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the country: indoor radon gas. In some areas of the country, as many as one out of two homes has high levels of radon. Radon levels can soar during the colder months when residents keep windows and doors closed and spend more time indoors.
"Twenty-two thousand people die from lung cancer each year in the United States from exposure to indoor radon". "Yet Americans could help prevent these deaths and protect their families by testing their homes for radon as soon as possible." Christine Todd Whitman, Former EPA
The EPA, along with the Ad Council, is launching the second phase of the Childhood Asthma Campaign, featuring a new round of Public Service Announcements for television and radio. This campaign sustains EPA's efforts to inform parents of children with asthma that serious asthma attacks can be prevented, and to motivate them to take action to reduce asthma triggers in their own homes.
In a recent survey, EPA found that more than two-thirds of the people with asthma did not have a written asthma action plan. Asthma affects more than 20 million people, including over 6 million children and is a leading cause of emergency room visits and school absenteeism. Although there is no known cure for asthma, there are steps parents can take to help reduce asthma attacks. These include working with a doctor to develop a written asthma management plan. This plan should contain information about asthma medications and steps to take during an asthma emergency. It also should provide details about asthma triggers that can cause an asthma attack.