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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are typical pollution sources in your house. Other sources include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be emitted by products 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 lead to respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are due to bad indoor air quality. Allergies can also be worsened by indoor air quality problems.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has symptoms that intensify 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 worried 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 feel better 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.
- Exhaustion or feeling faint. Breathing in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be diffused through the air or get trapped in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Excessive dust despite weekly cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or install a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and worsen respiratory issues. Too much moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth.
- Stuffy scents. Mold or mildew blossoms 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 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. Make sure that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.
