Allergies and Asthma
Airborne allergens, like dust mites, dirt, and irritants cause the body to react with congestion, difficulty breathing, and headaches. Prescribed medications only treat the symptoms of allergies and asthma linked to indoor pollution – they do nothing to help eliminate the source of the problem!
The Enviromental Protection Agency
EPA studies of human exposure to
pollutants indicate that indoor levels
of many pollutants may be 2 - 5
times and occasionally more
than 100 times higher than
Christine Whitman, EPA Administrator,
"Indoor Air Quality" May 8, 2001
The EPA has identified over 800 different
pollutants in indoor air samples.
Why is indoor air pollution so bad?
Respiratory Complaints are on the rise
Asthma in children increased 86.8% between 1982 and 1995. Trends in ASTHMA Morbidity and Mortality," American Lung Association, January 2001
As our exposure to chemicals in the air has increased over the years, so have the cases of allergies and asthma. Sick building syndrome is increasing Pollutants in the air around us can cause:
Shortness of breath
Runny or sturty nose
-"Every Breath You Take," B.P. Loughridge, M.D.,
What do they say?
'Indoor Air Pollution is one of the top five risks to our health/"
-According to studies by the EPA and SAB (Scientific Advisory Board)
"...air quality in private homes is an emerging health problem."
-WCPN Sick House Series, Part I, November 30/ 2000
"Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in America with an annual cost exceeding $18 billion..."
-Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America/ Spring 2004
"...exposure to secondhand smoke is responsible for aDproximately 3,000 lung cancer deatis per year in nonsmoking adu ts and impairs the respiratory health of hundreds of thousands of children."
-American Lung Association, March 2004
FILTERQUEEN's Indoor Air Quality System provides relief for asthma and allergy sufferers. The FILTERQUEEN IAQS helps remove common bacteria, pollen, mold, pet dander, cigarette smoke, and fumes from the air, allowing asthma and allergy sufferers to breathe freely again!
The Majestic removes dust and dirt from surfaces using its cyclonic action and patented filtration system before releasing cleaner, healthier air back into your environment.
The Defender works 24 hours a day to remove indoor air pollution from your home at higher filtration rates than those required in many hospitals without producing harmful ozone like many other filtration systems do.