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Allergies are an increasingly common condition in the United States. The 2023 Allergy Capitals Report provides an important insight into the cities currently suffering from the worst allergy season. This report identifies the top 100 cities in America where allergies are most problematic, taking factors such as airborne pollen counts, median mold spores, and ragweed allergen index into account....

HEPA filters have become a popular choice for many people and businesses looking to improve indoor air quality. These filters have a higher percentage of small pollutants captured than other types of air filters. But how exactly do HEPA filters work? HEPA, which stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air, is a mechanical air filter. Unlike MERV or MERV-A filters, HEPA filters physically capt...

Riverdale, NJ—Despite the widely known dangers, nicotine products, including cigars, electronic cigarettes, and cigars continue to be popular, especially among young people. This has prompted demands for more regulation of the tobacco and nicotine industries as well as increased education about the risks of indoor smoking. In a new resource, Camfil air quality professionals explain the risi...

22–26 minutes to read Air quality should be a top priority for hotels and facility managers alike, with good indoor air potentially making the difference between an enjoyable stay or disappointment among guests. Poor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors such as bio-allergens like dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander; pollutant gases from building materials like paint; external a...

A healthy work environment requires adequate office ventilation and air filtration. Unfortunately, many businesses take shortcuts and use low-cost AC filters to save money. While this may appear to be a cost-effective approach, it might have significant implications. One significant disadvantage of low-cost AC filters is that they do not filter adequately to remove dangerous contaminants fr...

 It is widely accepted that air pollution exposure affects lung and heart health in both the long-term and the short-term, but new evidence continues to show that the health effects of air pollution extend far beyond the cardiorespiratory system. A new study published in the Lancet (an internationally respected scientific journal) has discovered a link between air pollution exposure and osteo...

The average American adult catches between two and four colds each year; as a whole, the United States experiences one billion colds annually, with the spread of these illnesses particularly concentrated during winter months. Colds are more likely to spread during the winter because immune systems are less efficient during colder weather and because more people congregate indoors for longer p...

10–12 minutes to read The recent results of a long-term experiment have revealed a correlation between exposure to air pollution and rapid deterioration of bone strength and density in menopausal women. Osteoporosis affects an estimated 10 million Americans, with approximately 2.1 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures resulting in an impact of upwards of $20 billion on the American health...

The issue of indoor air pollution from cigar smoke has come to the forefront of recent news. With the rising popularity of cigars, the health risks associated with indoor smoking are becoming more pronounced. According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), indoor air pollution caused by cigar smoke is a significant health hazard, particularly for non-smokers. The study found that c...

Camfil’s Nuclear Containment Segment Manager, to discuss the company’s cutting-edge solutions for high-risk nuclear facilities Camfil’s Nuclear Containment Segment Manager, Glen Moore, discusses the company’s specialized HEPA filters, containment housings and HEGA carbon adsorbers for use in high-risk nuclear facilities. Camfil’s products meet stringent quality standards and are currently in p...