What can we learn from multiplex allergen testing?
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In our practice, clients increasingly approach us with complaints related to asthma and allergy triggers. These need to be addressed separately from many of the other exposure-related risks we are used to dealing with on a daily basis. There is more to IAQ than monitoring radon, heavy metals, VOCs, biologic contaminants and molds. In the interest of your clients, you may want to include another class of biological compounds into your testing arsenal: Indoor Allergens.
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