Nitrogen Dioxide’s Impact on IAQ Exposed in New Online Video

Jan. 22, 2012 - PRLog -- Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health.  The latest educational video discusses nitrogen dioxide sources found in the home and how they may impact the indoor air quality (IAQ).

The two most prevalent oxides of nitrogen are nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO). Both are toxic gases with nitrogen dioxide being a highly reactive oxidant and corrosive.  The primary sources indoors are combustion processes, such as unvented combustion appliances (gas stoves), vented appliances with defective installations, welding and tobacco smoke.

Average levels in homes without combustion appliances is about half that of outdoors. In homes with gas stoves, kerosene heaters, or un-vented gas space heaters, indoor levels often exceed outdoor levels.

“Health effects associated with exposure to nitrogen dioxide include eye, nose and throat irritation,” reported Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates, the company behind the IAQ Video Network and the new public outreach video.  “It may also cause impaired lung function and increased respiratory infections in young children.  Continued exposure to high NO2 levels can contribute to the development of acute or chronic bronchitis. Low level NO2 exposure may cause increased bronchial reactivity in some asthmatics, decreased lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and increased risk of respiratory infections, especially in young children.  We hope this video helps to educate people about ways to protect their health from IAQ contaminants.”

To view this video please visit http://www.IAQTV.com or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hikp8JY8KgQ



To learn more please visit http://www.cochraneassoc.com, email info@cochraneassoc.com or call (602)510-3179.

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About Cochrane & Associates, LLC & the IAQ Video Network
Cochrane & Associates is a business development, public relations and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the environmental, HVAC, mold and indoor air quality industries. The company has worked with many of the industries’ leading institutions and companies and continues to be an innovator in the industry. They are also the innovators behind the IAQ Video Network.