| Allergic Reactions: |
An abnormal physical or psychological reaction to a chemical or substance. |
| Antibiotic: |
a) A chemical substance, excreted by microrganisms or synthetically produced that has the capacity to inhibit or kill bacterial infections when applied in dilute solutions. b) An immune system response from a chemical or biological substance including fungi and bacteria that react and are capable of producing allergic reactions in human. see Allergic Reaction, Animal Dander, Endotoxin, Mycotoxin, Toxin |
| Biological Contaminates: |
Any one of a number of viruses, bacteria, fungi, yeasts, protozoa and helminths, that are capable of producing allergic reactions, illness and disease in persons who are exposed or susceptible. Also referred to as biological pollutants or biopollutants. See Biohazard |
| Deratitis Infammation: |
An inflammation and/or irritation of the skin. Health and Safety Note: Dermatitis inflammation can be a concern to water damage workers from excessive chemical exposures, and allergic reactions associated with constant contact to flood waters and skin irritants. See Athletes Foot, Contact Dermatitis. |
| Dust Mites: |
Arthropods which use dead skin cells as a food source. Persons which allergies and who breathe mites can have allergic reactions to dust mites. Dust mites are often found in dirty building and specifically carpets. Dust mites multiply rapidly in high humidity. |
| Hypersensitivity Diseases: |
A group of diseases that are associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis and humidifier fever, that involve inflammation of the lungs. Hypersensitivity diseases are usually thought to be caused by repeat exposures resulting in allergic reactions and health responses to a contaminate. |