Dear Dr. Ed: My son has sinus infections that reoccur even after his taking antibiotics prescribed by his doctor. Is there any possibility that our home could be contributing to this problem? -Mrs. RJ. Reed, Fort Myers, FL
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Dear Dr. Ed: I am building a commercial office and want to use the Green Building Council guidelines for Indoor Environmental Quality. What exactly am I looking for? -Don Everest,Bonita Springs, FL
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Dear Dr. Ed: Is there such a thing as an instant mold test wherein it’s possible to immediately know if my home has a problem rather then waiting for the laboratory? -Billy Dornbos, Cape Coral, FL
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Due to all the questions I have received related to health issues and Indoor Air Quality I have decided to devote this week’s column to a new and important test developed by the EPA.s test.
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Dear Dr. Ed: I have read about a new EPA test called ERMI. Does this diagnose asthma in the home? — Brain M., Bonita Springs
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Dear Dr. Ed: The Mayo Clinic has a report that chronic sinusitis may be caused by a fungus. Is this true? — Ruth G., Fort Myers
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Dear Dr. Ed: I recently took a home test for mold and it came up positive for Cladosporium. I was also evaluated by my physician and was found to be +4 allergic to molds. What do I need to do to remove this problem from my home? How do I clean for mold? — Tara Heaslip, Naples
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Dear Dr. Ed: I am living in a new apartment and have since been feeling ill. I know that I have a mold allergy and suspect that could be causing my recent problems. The apartment that I live in is completely carpeted. Could that be a bed for mold growth? If so, should I consider living in an apartment with hardwood floors? — L. S. , Knoxville, Tenn.
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Dear Dr. Ed: If I know that I’m allergic to dust mites and mold, should I have an annual inspection? — Jo Ann Goodrich, Knoxville, Tenn.
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