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Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from being stale and control humidity levels.
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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 released by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be found in various air fresheners and scented candles. Increased VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Multiple scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are connected to inferior indoor air quality. Allergies can also be aggravated by indoor air quality issues.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has problems that are bad at home and improve when you leave, you may be suffering from indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re anxious about your health.
- Ongoing 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.
- Tiredness or feeling dizzy. Taking in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Recurring asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be diffused through the air or get caught in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Heavy dust despite regular cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or add a filtration system from Peachtree Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity problems. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and worsen respiratory issues. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Musty scents. Mold or mildew blossoms 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 symptom of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.