For helping people breathe better
A conversation Dustin Onghanseng had with his Hong Kong University of Science and Technology MBA classmate Brian Lin led the pair of them to quit the course and launch Uhoo. The company makes an ultra-sophisticated air-quality monitor for the workplace, featuring nine sensors that track everything from humidity to particulate matter, and provide recommendations for […]
Can an air purifier help against your asthma symptoms?
Well, can it? Probably, or probably not. Different strokes for different folks. Since triggers for asthma vary per person, what works for Harry may not necessarily work for Peter. Factor in the weather, the home environment, and geographical location. You probably stay in a state where it’s more humid or damp and therefore pose asthma […]
Taking Control of Asthma and Allergies in the Workplace
Allergies and asthma may be common conditions but are still often overlooked by building and business owners. Even with regulations and guidelines addressing severe respiratory difficulties and allergies in the workplace, many companies fail to provide a work environment that is reasonably safe and healthy for those affected. Work related allergy and asthma account for […]
Can Vitamin D Help Prevent Respiratory Infections?
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your kids and prevent them from getting sick. You read the news. You follow health blogs. You get email notifications about prevention tips. One of the ideas you may have encountered is this: Vitamin D helps prevent respiratory infections. Does this idea contain some grain of truth?