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Where to direct your indoor air quality questions

You should discuss any questions you have about breathing disorders or other air-quality-related health concerns with your family doctor. You'll find additional information on these topics by contacting the agencies and organizations listed below:

Allergy and Asthma Network
www.aanma.org
800/878-4403

American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
800/LUNG-USA
The association offers homeowners the following publications:

  • "Home Control of Allergies and Asthma"
  • "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet: Household Products"
  • "Moisture Control Tips for Homeowners."

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
www.aafa.org
800/727-8462

Asthma Information Center
Journal of the American Medical Association
www.jama.ama-assn.org
800/621-8335

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
www.doe.erec@nciinc.com
800/363-3732
"Home Moisture Problems"

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
800/638-2772
The CPSC provides information and fact sheets on specific product and material hazards.

Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse
www.epa.gov/iaq
800/438-4318
(you can call Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET)
The Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse distributes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publications, answers your questions and makes referrals to other nonprofit and government organizations. The organization offers a wide range of publications related to indoor-air quality, including:

  • "The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality"
  • "Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals"
  • "Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?"
  • "Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners"
  • "Use and Care of Home Humidifiers"
  • "Biological Pollutants in Your Home"

You should discuss any questions you have about breathing disorders or other air-quality-related health concerns with your family doctor. You'll find additional information on these topics by contacting the agencies and organizations listed below:

Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems
www.bryant.com
800/428-4326

Honeywell Inc
1985 Douglas Dr.
Golden Valley, MN 55422
www.honeywell.com
800/345-6770

Lennox International
2140 Lake Park Blvd.
Richardson, TX 75080
www.lennox.com
800/9-LENNOX

April Aire
www.aprilaire.com
800/334-6011

Research Products
Box 1467
Madison, WI 53701-1467
608/257-8801

Johnson Controls
PO 591
Milwaukee, WI 53201
www.york.com
414/524-1200

WEB Products, Inc.
11 Lincoln St.
Kansas City, KS 66103
www.webproducts.com
800/875-3212

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