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In-Home Air Filter May Reduce Asthma Flare-ups in Children of Smokers

Asthma is a disease that makes breathing difficult. During an asthma attack or flare-up, the airways inside the lungs become inflamed and produce extra mucus which clogs the air passages. At the same time, the muscles around the airways constrict which makes the air passages smaller and allows less air to move in and out of the lungs.

In a similar way, cigarette smoke can make the airways in the lungs swell and fill with mucus. People with asthma who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to have asthma flare-ups and may be more likely to cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing. Cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, can cause permanent damage to the lungs. This risk is even higher in children whose lungs are still growing and developing.

The best way to safeguard the health of children’s lungs is to keep them away from cigarette smoke. More than 30 percent of all children in the United States live with someone who smokes. For these children, research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center suggests air cleaners in the home can help limit asthma flare-ups.

"Air cleaners appear to be a an excellent partial solution to improving air quality in homes of children living with a smoker but should not be viewed as a substitute for a smoke-free environment," said lead investigator Arlene Butz, Sc.D., M.S.N., C.P.N.P., an asthma specialist at Johns Hopkins Children's and professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

The six month study tracked 115 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. One or more caregiver in each home was a smoker. One-third of the homes received free-standing air cleaners for the living room and child’s bedroom.

What to Do If Your A/C Breaks In The Middle Of Summer | J And W ...

Summer can be the worst time for your air conditioner to go on vacation or simply put “break down.” It can be painful, but you can learn some very interesting tweaks to repair and maintain your A/C in the hot days. The first and most important thing is, KEEP YOUR COOL. I have experienced this and the more I freaked out, the hotter it got.

Instead of sweating,look for alternative means to cool the house down. Consider installing fans in important, common family rooms or ventilation fans to draw the heat out. Keep the windows covered and ensure the heat doesn’t infiltrate the house. Consider having a green surrounding the most intelligent tip is to have trees and plants around the home, since they can radically reduce the radiation from the sun in the summer time.

Coming back to the broken down A/C, the first thing to check is the air-filter. If you have a permanent air-filter wash it thoroughly, where as, in case its a disposable filter feel free to change it. If the cooling is still down there is no need to panic, but it is time to call for REPAIRMAN.

If you have a warranty then its good, otherwise getting a damaged A/C unit repaired will cost you dearly. Usually, the Freon gas that makes the thermostat cooler is the issue. A refill solves the issue most of the time. If the Freon refill doesn’t work your air conditioner might require complete servicing.

When selecting an A/C repair service ensure the repairman or the company is licensed and insured. A good A/C repair service will have a successful track record, certifiable experience and an honorable reputation. The first sign of a competent repairman is that he can tell the issue without having to inspect the unit, this is called experience. Its advisable that you ask neighbors and family members for recommendations. A highly recommended A/C repair service will not only ensure satisfaction, but also provide cost savings.

You should always ask for special deals and discounts offered on your warranty. Many companies offer free cleaning and discounts on parts replaced. In addition to that, a good A/C repair company will have 24 hour emergency service.

A good tip is to get your air conditioner serviced a month before the summer. The best way is to get off-site servicing, the company will be able to repair and test the unit before they re-install it at your place. Many companies offer discounted services before summer so take advantage of that.

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