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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your residence. Other causes include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be released by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in numerous air fresheners and scented candles. Increased VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses 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 conditions that are bad at home and go away when you leave, you may be affected by indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your health.
- Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never goes away could be connected to air quality. This is especially true if you don’t feel sick when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are sensitive to indoor pollution and may react by becoming dry, itchy or watery.
- Exhaustion or feeling lightheaded. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can affect your energy levels.
- Frequent asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be diffused through the air or get caught in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can cause these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Excessive dust despite weekly cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or install a filtration system from Climate Control Service Experts.
- Humidity problems. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can cause mold or mildew growth.
- Musty odors. Mold or mildew blossoms 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 trouble regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a response to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a symptom of high carbon monoxide levels. Make sure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
