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Tips for Avoiding Foot Fungus in Communal Bathrooms

...roughly after washing, especially between toes, as dampness encourages fungus growth. For athletes and those who work out, this is an especially important step in foot care, he adds. Wear the Right Socks: Keep your feet dry by wearing socks made of natural fiber, such as cotton. “The damp environment create...

Replacing Old Mattress, Adding Ventilation Reduces Mites

...nd for one of the dust mites sampled, the level of dampness in the bedroom. Zock and colleagues concluded mite allergen exposure may be reduced by replacing the mattress regularly and increasing ventilation in the bedroom, particularly in winter. Another study that resulted from the survey showed cat allerg...

Hantavirus Scare Grips U.S

...as been on the rise past two winters, owing to the dampness and dankness, but these have been field days for the scurrying mouse. Infact mouse proliferation has been on the rise, //and citizens fear the deadly Hantavirus, fallout of poor hygiene in mice habitats. Some of the initial symptoms of Hantavirus p...

Another causative agent of adult onset asthma : Atopy

...s, mites and molds that are often caused by indoor dampness problems....

Dampness related to asthma

...is growing on the insidious health effects of home dampness on young people.// Just 2.8% of students who liv..."Keep kitchen and bathroom doors closed to prevent dampness spreading to other parts of the house and keep rooms well aired and try to avoid condensation."...

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