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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your residence. Other supplies 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 numerous air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can lead to respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Many scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are connected 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 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 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 don’t feel sick when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are susceptible to indoor pollution and may react by becoming dry, itchy or watery.
- Exhaustion or feeling lightheaded. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Recurring asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be circulated through the air or get stuck in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create 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 Epperson Service Experts.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause red eyes and worsen respiratory issues. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Stale smell. Mold or mildew flourishers 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 balancing 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. Make sure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
