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Biological Pollutants

Keywords: bacteria, viruses, cockroaches, mould, mildew, pollen, dust mites, fungal spores, animal skin, protein, dander, saliva, urine, droppings, watery eyes, congested nose and sinuses, inflammation of eyes, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache.

Abstract: Biological contaminants are either living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and dust mites; or are organic dead substances, such as animal dander and dried insect droppings. There are many potential places where biological pollutants can hide. For example, air conditioning and heating systems, especially if they are ducted, are a major source of contamination. The air conditioner generates water through condensation and the duct will invariably become dusty – both are potential breeding grounds. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and humidifier fever share the same flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache and chills, and are caused by bacterial or fungal contamination of home heating and cooling systems and of humidifiers.

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