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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your house. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by things in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in various air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have found respiratory diseases, asthma and other health problems are linked to bad indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered by indoor air quality issues.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has symptoms that worsen at home and go away 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 growing dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling dizzy. Taking in chemical pollutants can affect 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.
- Heavy dust despite periodic cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or install a filtration system from Fras-Air/General Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and increase respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth.
- Stale scents. Mold or mildew thrives when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be tied to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having issues balancing 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 functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.