{"podcast":{"title":"The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology","slug":"the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107","podcast_index_feed_id":1162107,"rss_url":"https://theitchpodcast.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.itchpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3726381/The_Itch_Podcast_IRL_SQ_thumbnail_1600x8oy7d.png","author":"The Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology","episode_count":163,"summary":"Itching to know more about environmental and food allergies, asthma or immunology? Leave Dr Google at home and tune in as Kortney (a real life food allergy girl) and Dr Gupta (allergist/immunologist) discuss all things allergies, asthma and immunology. They want to bring you the facts in an easily digestible manner. From deep dives to interviews they will cover the science and the lifestyle aspects of life with allergies, asthma or immunology.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T04:20:02.703958+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107"},"episode":{"title":"#145 - How to Improve Indoor Air Quality (Part 2 of 2)","slug":"145-how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-part-2-of-2","published_at":"2026-02-16T14:25:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107/145-how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-part-2-of-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107","url":"https://theitchpodcast.podbean.com/e/145-how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-part-2-of-2/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9p3afbjtthmnvx4c/ep_145_improving_indoor_air_quality_agq7s.mp3","summary":"We spend about 90% of our time indoors. But what's actually in that air we breathe, and why does it matter so much for people with asthma, allergies, and eczema? This is part two of our series about indoor air quality. We discuss how you can improve your indoor air quality. Kortney shares her experience living in Germany, where ventilating your home isn't just a suggestion, it's practically a lifestyle. We also go room by room with practical tips you can actually use, from washing your sheets in hot water to why that scented candle might need to go. Part one covered what causes bad indoor air quality and what causes health problems for people with asthma and allergic diseases. What we cover in part two about indoor air quality The art of Lüften, aka house burping: Fully opening your windows for 5 to 10 minutes is better than cracking them all day, but skip it during peak pollen season. How to reduce dust mites in your bedroom: Hot water washes, dust mite covers, humidity control between 30 and 50 percent, and keeping stuffed animals off the bed. What to know about air purifiers: HEPA filters catch particles, carbon filters catch chemicals, and size matters for your room. Some cleaning products may make things worse: Choose fragrance-free products, avoid aerosols and scented candles, and wear a mask while cleaning. Kitchen and bathroom tips: Run exhaust fans during and after cooking or showering, check for leaks, and watch your shower curtain for mold. Advocating for better air at school and work: Ask about ventilation and MERV filters, and pay attention if your symptoms improve on weekends. More resources Allergy & Asthma Network: Healthy at Home Allergy & Asthma Network: Healthy at Work EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools EPA Safer Choice Cleaning Product…","meta_description":"We spend about 90% of our time indoors. But what's actually in that air we breathe, and why does it matter so much for people with asthma, allergies, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1921,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107/episodes/145-how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-part-2-of-2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-itch-allergies-asthma-eczema-immunology-1162107/145-how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-part-2-of-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}