Mold's worst friend.Europeans nave long used dogs to sniff out indoor mold, which has been associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Definition Hypersensitivity pneumonitis refers to an inflammation of the lungs caused by repeated breathing in of a foreign substance, such an organic dust, a fungus, or a mold. , rhinitis Rhinitis Definition Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose. Description Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. , conjunctivitis conjunctivitis (kənjəngtəvī`təs), inflammation or infection of the mucosal membrane that covers the eyeball and lines the eyelid, usually acute, caused by a virus or, less often, by a bacillus, an allergic reaction, or an , and asthma. Now, a New Jersey mold detection and removal company, Lab Results, is offering the services of its certified Mold Dog[R] free of charge, for a limited time, to elementary schools in surrounding metropolitan areas. Currently there are 30 Mold Dogs in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The dogs complete 800-1,000 hours of training and can detect as many as 18 different types of mold. Dogs can detect indoor mold more precisely and quickly than other methods, at a fraction of the price--about $5,000 for a five-room house. |
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