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Installing 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 ordinary pollution sources in your residence. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be released by items in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in various air fresheners and scented candles. Heightened VOCs can lead to respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Numerous scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other health conditions are linked to inferior indoor air quality. Allergies can also be worsened by indoor air quality troubles.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has conditions that worsen at home and improve when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your health.
- Persistent cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never goes away could be linked to air quality. This is especially true if you don’t have symptoms 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.
- Tiredness or feeling faint. Taking 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 periodic cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or add a filtration system from Atmostemp Service Experts.
- Humidity imbalances. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and amplify respiratory issues. Too much moisture can lead to 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 related to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having problems controlling temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be recoil from the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a symptom of high carbon monoxide levels. Make sure that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.
