IAQ Testing Services

Each May marks Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a nationwide effort dedicated to improving understanding of asthma, supporting prevention strategies, and empowering people to reduce exposure to environmental triggers. With millions of Americans affected, health experts continue to emphasize the critical role that indoor and outdoor air quality plays in managing the condition.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can cause recurring episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6.5% of children and 8% of adults in the United States currently live with asthma, making it one of the most common lifelong health conditions in the country.

Environmental triggers remain one of the most significant factors influencing asthma attacks. Common triggers include tobacco smoke, dust mites, outdoor air pollution, chemical irritants, mold, pet dander, cockroaches, nitrogen dioxide, and smoke from burning materials such as wood or grass. Because triggers can vary widely from person to person, identifying specific risks in indoor environments is an important step toward prevention.

“Managing asthma isn’t just about treatment, it’s also about controlling the environment,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “When individuals know what airborne hazards are present in their homes, schools, or workplaces, they gain actionable insight that can help reduce exposure, improve daily comfort, and potentially prevent serious asthma episodes.”

To support healthier indoor environments, EMSL Analytical offers comprehensive indoor environmental quality (IEQ) laboratory testing services designed to detect a wide range of asthma triggers, allergens, and respiratory irritants. The company also provides sampling supplies, user-friendly test kits, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to help organizations and individuals assess and manage air quality risks.

For more information about environmental asthma trigger testing services and resources, visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com, or call (800) 220-3675. IEQ test kits are available at www.EMSLTestKits.com. 

 

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.