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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 emitted by things in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be found in various air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other health problems are linked 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 symptoms that worsen at home and go away when you leave, you may be suffering from 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 sensitive to indoor pollution and may react by turning dry, itchy or watery.
- Tiredness or feeling faint. Taking in chemical pollutants can impact your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be diffused through the air or get stuck 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 periodic cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or install a filtration system from D & K Heating Service Experts.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can cause mold or mildew growth.
- Stuffy odors. 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 trouble balancing 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. Check that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
