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Valley Fever is caused by a fungus
Most people think of mold spores coming from that damp spot underneath your sink–or a container of moldy food left in the fridge.  However, soil is actually a big reservoir of mold, and surprisingly, it doesn’t have to be moist...
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Dust Mites Might be causing those “allergies”
Dust mites are microscopic, however, they can cause big problems for people who are sensitive to them and their waste.  According to the National Center for Healthy Housing, for persons allergic to dust mite allergen, exposure can cause allergic rhinitis...
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It’s best to stay out of the smoke!
Wildfires and urban fires have at least one thing in common: smoke.  Although the smoke from each is different, scientists agree that it can harm your body in a number of ways apart from the immediate respiratory effects, which are...
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Saharan dust is here…What’s in it?
When the meteorologist says that a dust plume from Africa is headed our way, it might seem apocalyptic, but this actually happens almost every year, several times a year!  According to Copernicus.org, “Saharan Dust transport towards the Caribbean following trade...
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