New Delhi, May 03, 2017: About 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. Ten percent of those live in India. Despite the miracles of modern medicine and better technology, the number of asthma sufferers has steadily climbed over the years. Asthma typically tends to affect babies, children and elderly people. It is characterized by various symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and wheezing. Dr. Fixit, a leading waterproofing expert has initiated this drive on the occasion of World Asthma Day.
Dr. Fixit has also introduced the Dampguard range on the occasion which comprises of Dampguard Classic, a product that effectively treat mild incidences of internal wall dampness and Dampguard Select 2K, a two-component cementitious coating that provides comprehensive waterproofing protection to internal walls and ceilings from severe dampness and efflorescence.
Mr. Ashish Prasad, COO, Construction chemicals, Pidilite Industries Ltd., said, “Some parts of our homes such as internal walls and ceilings tend to absorb and accumulate water that leads to severe dampness over a period of time. To fix the issue of dampness in internal walls and the several issues we require a complete waterproofing solution like Dr. Fixit Dampguard Select 2K that not only resolves the issue but also helps homeowners to maintain a beautiful and healthy home by solving the problem and preventing any further damage.”
Apart from the broad range of symptoms, it is also extremely difficult to pinpoint the triggers that cause asthma. It can be set off by outdoor allergens such as pollen from grass, trees and weeds; indoor dampness and allergens such as hair shed by pets,dust mites and mold.
Moisture in buildings is caused mainly due to leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floor, aging structures, or seepage due to damaged roofs, window frames and terrace. In a newly constructed building, dampness may occur because the water used in construction may not have properly dried out.
If mould is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mould and fix the moisture problem. Here is how to do it:
· Keep humidity levels in your home low. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help to do this. Bear in mind that humidity levels change over the course of a day and so this needs to be tracked.
· Be sure your home has enough ventilation. Use exhaust fans which vent outside your home in the kitchen and bathroom. Air the room when the weather is sunny.
· Make sure you don’t dry clothes inside the house. This will cause mould to worsen.
· Do a thorough check of your terrace. See if any rain pipes are clogged. Accumulation of rain on terrace will cause water to leak into the building structure. Fix any minor cracks with a good waterproofing product
· Fix any leaks inside the bathroom. Sometimes gaps between bathroom tiles can cause water to leak and cause dampness. Treat tiles with a good solution like roff to close gaps prevent leakage.
· Add mould inhibitors to paints before painting and use mould-killing products in bathrooms.
· Remove or replace carpets and upholstery from damp rooms because that can spread the moisture.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
