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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are ordinary pollution sources in your residence. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by items in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in some air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other issues.
Numerous scientific studies have found respiratory diseases, asthma and other health problems are connected to inferior indoor air quality. Allergies can also be aggravated by indoor air quality issues.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has symptoms that worsen at home and get better when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re anxious about your health.
- Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never improves could be linked to air quality. This is especially true if you don’t have symptoms when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are sensitive to indoor pollution and may react by turning dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling lightheaded. Taking in chemical pollutants can impact your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be spread through the air or get trapped in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can lead to these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Too much dust despite periodic cleaning. You may need to upgrade your air filter or add a filtration system from Fras-Air/General Service Experts.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and increase respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can cause mold or mildew growth.
- Stuffy odors. Mold or mildew flourishers when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be linked to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having issues controlling temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be recoil from the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Ensure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
