Healthy Living
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Poorly Ventilated Homes linked to Infections
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Poorly ventilated, overcrowded homes linked to
Inuit kids` infections
Inadequate ventilation and overcrowding appear to contribute
to the high incidence of lower respiratory tract infections in
young Inuit
children
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Ensuring You Have Proper Roof Ventilation
Looking after your roof
A well cared for roof lasts much longer than a roof that is left to
it's own devices. By spotting problems early on you can save
yourself a lot of heartache and extra cost from big problems. Your
roof is responsible for taking the damage from everything that the
elements can throw at it including wind, rain, sun and snow but it
is also attacked by leaves, insects and other natural predators.
Ineffective roofing can mean that any of these factors find their
way into your attic and eventually your home and it is important
you do what you can to prevent this from happening.
Small problems lead to big problems
The roof itself is one aspect of the home that is regularly
overlooked by homeowners until there is an obvious leak or damage.
The best way to prevent these leaks and damages is through...
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What are your suggestions?
Have you ever had problems linked to overcrowding or poor
ventilation?
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Posted by djgreetings.com Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:02am PDT
It's summer. I can feel the heat especially in the afternoon. Whenever I enter my room without windows open, I feel I'm being suffocated. I can hardly breathe. Now, I make sure I open at least a window so fresh air can come in.
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Posted by TasselLady Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:11am PDT
It's a good idea to "air out" the residence. Sometimes I shut the air conditioner down when there's a breeze outside and let the air in. I spray with Lysol or like disinfectant. It keeps germs from growing especially after winter when germs are cooped in and are allowed to "grow" because of the heat. It's why so many people get sick in the winter because everything's cooped in. Great post! Good way to increase awareness, because so many people don't understand how this works.
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Posted by djgreetings.com Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:41am PDT
Hi Amy. Isn't disinfectant bad for your health? Does it contain harsh chemicals? Although I also use them. Just don't know if it is really safe.
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Posted by J Montana™ Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:37am PDT
DJ,
I live in Texas. The windows only open in the dead of winter.
Its 100 degree days here now. I am sorry. I am guessing that You live up north?
Here the heat Index makes it 110 degrees in the shade.
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Posted by wildchild Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:39am PDT
HI J. HEAR YA HON. KNOW ABOUT THAT HEAT. AM IN FL. SO HOT HERE TOO. WENT TO THE FLEA MARKET TODAY AND COULD NOT WAIT TO GET HOME. THE POWER WAS OUT THERE SO WE COULD NOT EVEN GET SOMETHING COLD TO DRINK. AND ON THE OTHER YEAH IT IS GOOD TO AIR THING'S OUT BUT DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE DINFECTANT'S HAVE TO CHECK THAT OUT FOR I USE THEM ALSO. HAVE FUN THIS WEEKEND.
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Posted by TasselLady Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:10pm PDT
When you have proper ventilation it isn't too bad. I don't spray that much. Everyday they're coming up with enviromental and health friendly products we can use in place of the old aerosols. I'm trying to look for those so they'll be better to use. With the windows open, it just kills any existing bacteria in the air which can be just as dangerous as the stuff sprayed. Spent alot of time in the medical field. That's why flu is so rampant during the winter. Everything in the nursing home for example is closed up, and the temperature gone way up to 80-90 degrees, which is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Nasty stuff!!!
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Posted by Ianne Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:31pm PDT
Hate too much heat. Makes me sweat. ewww.
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Posted by Ianne Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:32pm PDT
Inadequate ventilation in the home can lead to mold, mildew, and poor indoor airflow. This, in turn, can trap pollutants indoors, leading to allergies and other, more serious health risks.
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