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Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from becoming stale and balance humidity levels.
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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are ordinary 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 learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are linked to poor indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered 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 concerned about your health.
- Ongoing cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never improves 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 vulnerable to indoor pollution and may react by becoming dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling lightheaded. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be circulated through the air or get trapped 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 Epperson 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.
- Stuffy smell. Mold or mildew flourishers when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be tied 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 indication of high carbon monoxide levels. Make sure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.