It’s all about taking care of your lungs and breathing healthy air this episode. We talk about reducing the amount of allergens in your home through design with Robin Wilson. Then, we cover radon testing with Michelle Schwoch, an environmental health sanitarian. Finally, Dr. Jonathan Temte of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health talks about avoiding serious respiratory illness.
Featured in this Episode
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Clean home design and air purification
Interior designer Robin Wilson has developed a way for your home to become allergen-aware. She shares her tips for clean home design and covers the benefits of air purifiers.
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Understanding radon testing and mitigation
Radon is a radioactive gas that’s colorless and odorless. It can make its way into your home, and it has very serious health effects. About 1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of radon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. We cover how to test your house for radon and what to do if high levels are found.
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Tips and tricks to prevent serious respiratory illness
We’re in the thick of cold and flu season, and nobody knows that more than Dr. Jonathan Temte, who studies respiratory viruses. Dr. Temte joins us to share how to avoid respiratory illness, and what to do if you get sick.
Episode Credits
- Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
- Robin Wilson Guest
- Michelle Schwoch Guest
- Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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