Changes in our lifestyles mean that we spend more than 80% of our time indoors—whether at home, at work, on public transportation, or during leisure activities. It’s important to note thatindoor air is 8 to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
Every day, we are exposed tosources of allergens (dust mites, pets, humidity/mold, etc.) as well as toindoor pollutants (tobacco, chimney smoke, etc.), the use ofchemicals(cleaning products, furniture, home fragrances, paints, etc.), or evenoutdoor pollution(diesel particulates, etc.) that seeps into our indoor spaces, whether residential or commercial.
The indoor air we breathedirectly impacts our health.
To prevent and identifysources of indoor air pollutionin buildings, new professions are emerging, notably that ofIndoor Environmental Health Consultant. The Indoor Environmental Health Consultant conducts an indoor environmentalaudit, investigates, collects samples, and providesrecommendationsfor eliminating allergens and sources of pollution present in your building.
What is an Indoor Environmental Health Consultant (IEHC)?
CMEIs assist physicians in bothdiagnosing and treatingrespiratory and allergic conditions linked to poor indoor air quality.
Working in collaboration with physicians, they assessthe impact of indoor air quality(at home or in the workplace) on patients’ symptoms. Following an assessment, they will recommend measures toaddress sources of allergensandpollutants, thereby improving your indoor air quality.
The indoor environmental health consultant (CMEI) visits patients’ homes following a referral from an allergist, pulmonologist, pediatrician, general practitioner, or other healthcare professional…
What factors are assessed during an indoor air quality audit?
The main checks conducted during the CMEI investigation:
- The Environment
- Biological pollutants
- Chemical pollutants
- Occupancy of the dwelling or facility
Why use a CMEI?
An indoor air quality audit helps people suffering from allergies (dust mites, mold, pets, etc.), chronic respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, etc.), or respiratory infections improve their health by breathing more easily every day.
For more information, please visit the CMEI website orspeak with your doctor.
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