It is prudent to try to improve the indoor air quality even if symptoms are not noticeable. Berriman Associates offers a full complement of air cleaners, air purifiers, air filters, and dust collectors to improve indoor air quality. Some of the air pollutants that can be removed are listed below. It is a complex mixture of over 4,000 compounds, more than 40 of which are known to cause cancer in humans or animals and many of which are strong irritants. Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen.
Asthmatic children are especially at risk.
Exposure to indoor pollutants is an important contributor to the asthma problem.