And most allergy victims are allergic to indoor allergens such as dust, dust mites and pet dander. Approximately 50 million people, one of every six Americans, suffer from allergies and as many as 26 million Americans suffer from asthma.
In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates indoor air pollution levels may be as much as five times greater than outdoor levels. One of the side effects of our efforts to conserve energy has been a deterioration of the air quality inside our homes.