ASTHMA PRODUCTS AND ASTHMA SERVICES
Recalls, Evaluations, Suppliers
ASTHMA PRODUCT RECALLS
General
Specific Asthma Product Recall Notices
HUMIDIFIERS
RESIDENTIAL AIR CLEANERS
- Consumer Reports
- ENERGY STAR Room Air Cleaners (includes Savings Calculator, Manufacturer List, Eligibility Criteria)
- Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home (U.S. EPA/OAR/ORIA; Indoor Environments Division, MC-6609j; EPA 402-F-07-018, October 2007)
- Residential Air-Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information, Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) of USEPA, EPA 400/1-90-002 (last modified: August 13th, 2008).
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Ozone Generators That Are Sold As Air Cleaners, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (last modified: August 9, 2007)
- Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby, USEPA (June 2003)
- Study Shows Simple Steps can Reduce Dust Mite Allergens in Bedrooms, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS PR #01-19 (August 6, 2001)
- Ozone Alerts: Saving your Money - Resist Ozone 'Air Fresheners, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, NIEHS/NIH Publication #99-4671 (scroll to section)
ASTHMA PRODUCT AND SERVICE EVALUATIONS
Asthma product and service evaluations are provided by you and for you so that you can know about the wide variety of innovative products and services to assist your physician to choose those that might be right for you.
Your medical insurance plan may pay for these items if they are needed. Please check with your insurance company about your medical coverage and your doctor if they are right for you.
Below is a listing of some of the products, service providers and suppliers of asthma care or related products.
We do not endorse these suppliers or their products--nor do we receive any funding from these companies or any asthma drug or product manufacturing company either.
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MedicAlert®
www.medicalert.org |
Saves lives by relaying identification and vital medical information in anemergency, via a 24-hour emergency response center |
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| www.healthwiseautofilter.com |
Put activated carbon filtration between what's outside and the air you breathe inside your car -- for improved filtering have mechanic replace paper cabin filters with activated carbon filters |
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Blueair
http://www.blueair.com/ |
AsthmaMoms has been successfully using this very quiet efficient HEPA air purifier since 9/11; low maintenance; wheels allow you to roll it from room to room; replacement filters cost $79/set; price varies by size; warranty for 10 years |
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AutoPartSource LLC
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Cabin filters are a recent innovation in vehicle compartment comfort, keeping pollen, spores, road dust and soot from entering into the vehicle. Periodic cabin filter replacement is necessary in order to allow clean air flow through the vehicle's ventilation system enabling the vehicle.s defrost, heating and air-conditioning systems to operate at the peak.
http://www.autopartsource.com/companyNews/index.php |
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groupWeston
http://groupweston.com
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The MicroAirScreen utilizes a single layer non-entraining repulsive screening material which does not get clogged with dirt and pollen like a mat type air conditioner filter. It stays efficient and does not require cleaning for long periods of time, around once or twice a year. |
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Energy Federation Incorporated
www.efi.org |
AsthmaMoms used this successfully to cover faulty exhaust vent that was blowing air into apartment instead of removing it -- successfully prevented unwanted dust & odors from entering apartment, 3 sheets approx. $10 + shipping + tax |
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| Duct Cleaning |
NADCA-National Air Duct Cleaners Association 1518 K St. N.W., Suite 503, Washington, D.C. 20005 P: (202) 737-2926
F: (202) 347-8847
http://www.nadca.com |
Provides list of certified duct cleaners by state and informational tips/standards |
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micro ecologies inc.
212-755-3265
141 East 61st Street,2nd Floor, NYC, NY 10021
http://microecologies.com |
Price depends on project; reliable, thorough, gets the job done |
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| AeroSeal |
http://www.aeroseal.com/ |
1-877-FIX-DUCT (Toll-free 877-349-3828) |
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