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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are typical pollution sources in your residence. Other sources 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 found in some air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Many scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are linked 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 improve when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re worried about your health.
- Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never goes away could be linked to air quality. This is especially true if you feel better when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are vulnerable to indoor pollution and may react by turning dry, itchy or watery.
- Tiredness or feeling dizzy. Breathing in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Frequent asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be spread 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 regular cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or install a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Stuffy odors. Mold or mildew thrives when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be related to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having trouble controlling temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a reaction to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.