Hay Fever and Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Allergens in the Built Environment

Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal or perennial. It is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways that occurs when an environmental allergen, such as pollen or mold, is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system. This type of allergic rhinitis is frequently referred to as hay fever.

Pollen is a cause of hay fever for many people, so the amount of pollen in the air will affect whether symptoms develop or not in many cases. The types of pollen that cause hay fever vary depending on the individual and may include tree, grass, and ragweed pollen. Pollen can also aggravate other respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Keeping pollen and other allergens out of buildings when possible, and preventing mold growth, dust mites and other indoor allergens from becoming an issue, can significantly help to improve indoor conditions. There are also steps that can be taken, such as adjusting air exchange rates and utilizing filtration that can further optimize conditions for all building occupants.

“People are exposed to various levels of pollen, mold, and many other airborne pollutants outdoors and indoors,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “For those with hay fever and other respiratory conditions, this can result in increased absenteeism, lower productivity, medical expenses, and a reduced quality of life. To help building owners and managers optimize indoor conditions to prevent or mitigate hay fever symptoms and many other respiratory concerns, the indoor environmental quality and industrial hygiene experts at CTSI offer testing, monitoring, and consulting services. Our professionals utilize decades of experience, and the latest tools and resources, to identify and mitigate exposure risks to indoor allergens, respiratory irritants, and known asthma triggers.”

CTSI also recently sponsored an educational video about hay fever and indoor air quality that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/nnzsMSWpBtI

To learn more about CTSI and their indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com , or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective expert solutions. This commitment has been furthered with CTSI’s reputation in fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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Paul Cochrane

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Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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