National COPD Awareness Month and Identifying Indoor Pollutants to Protect Workers and Building Occupants
CTSI provides indoor air quality testing, monitoring, and consulting services to detect and mitigate potential exposure risks to airborne pollutants that could cause or aggravate respiratory conditions.
Many people recognize that keeping away from tobacco smoke is important, but there are numerous other airborne pollutants, allergens, and respiratory irritants that people with COPD and other respiratory conditions should avoid.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) reports that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in America, affecting millions and causes long-term disability. Some 16 million Americans have the disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency goes on to share that millions more suffer from COPD, but have not yet been diagnosed.
COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD, but CDC reports that 1 in 4 people with the disease have never smoked. Additional factors, such as exposure to airborne pollutants in the home, at work, genetic factors, and respiratory infections also play a role.
“Many people recognize that keeping away from tobacco smoke is important, but there are numerous other airborne pollutants, allergens, and respiratory irritants that people with COPD and other respiratory conditions should avoid,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “These include exposure to elevated levels of mold, bacteria, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter (PM) to name a few. The indoor air quality (IAQ) and industrial hygiene professionals at CTSI support National COPD Awareness Month as a time to raise awareness, assist those with the condition to avoid airborne pollutants, and help to prevent new cases.”
CTSI works with building owners and managers to identify and mitigate indoor exposure risks to a wide range of airborne pollutants. Their testing, monitoring, consulting, and training services are available to optimize indoor air quality conditions in commercial, industrial, institutional, educational, and healthcare facilities nationwide.
To learn more about IAQ or other building science, 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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