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Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from being stuffy and manage humidity levels.
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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your home. Other causes include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in some air fresheners and scented candles. Heightened VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other health problems are connected to bad indoor air quality. Allergies can also be aggravated by indoor air quality troubles.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has problems that worsen 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.
- Ongoing cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never gets better could be related 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 vulnerable to indoor pollution and may react by becoming dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling dizzy. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Constant 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 lead to these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Heavy dust despite regular cleaning. You may need to upgrade your air filter or install a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause red eyes and worsen respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Stale smell. Mold or mildew thrives 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 controlling 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. Check that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
