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Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from turning stale and balance 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 sources 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. Increased VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Many scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are connected 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 worsen at home and get better when you leave, you may be affected by indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re anxious about your health.
- Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never improves could be linked to air quality. This is especially true if you feel better when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are vulnerable to indoor pollution and may react by growing dry, itchy or watery.
- Fatigue or feeling dizzy. Breathing in chemical pollutants can impact your energy levels.
- Frequent 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.
- Too much 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 itchy eyes and increase respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can cause 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 trouble regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a reaction to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a indication of high carbon monoxide levels. Ensure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
