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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are ordinary pollution sources in your home. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be emitted by items in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in various air fresheners and scented candles. Increased VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Numerous scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are linked to poor indoor air quality. Allergies can also be aggravated by indoor air quality problems.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has conditions that worsen at home and get better when you leave, you may be suffering from indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your health.
- Persistent 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 have symptoms when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are susceptible to indoor pollution and may react by growing dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling faint. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Recurring 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 lead to 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 get a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity problems. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and increase respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth.
- Stale smell. Mold or mildew blossoms 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 issues regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a reaction to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a symptom of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.