title: Possible hazard with use of fiberglass air filters.
abstract: The proper use of air filtration is of established importance in the environmental treatment of nasal and pulmonary allergies. Unfortunately the use of fiberglass material in central heating and cooling systems has created a possible insult to tissues already sensitized. The alternate use of washable all metal mesh filters is highly recommended.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005374:Filtration; D005898:Glass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; C009753:fiberglass