Occupational Medicine
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is most often compromised by mold, but can also be affected by off-gassing exposure, volatile organic compounds, and CO, NO2, and SO2 contamination. Three negative health effects that can result from exposure to certain molds are allergy, infection, and toxicity. Most effects from mold exposure disappear when the exposure decreases.
Read MoreMultiple Chemical Sensitivity
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a chronic medical condition that occurs in individuals who experience recurrent symptoms affecting multiple organ systems after mild exposure to different chemical compounds. To date, laboratory studies have not demonstrated any consistent abnormalities among patients in experimental studies.
Read MoreTrichloroethylene (TCE) Medical Experts
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a neurotoxic solvent most commonly used to degrease and clean machine parts. There are currently approximately 3.5 million workers exposed to TCE, with 100,000 of them exposed on a full-time basis. Negative health effects of TCE can impact the central and peripheral nervous systems, skin, kidney, liver, and heart.
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