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Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from turning stuffy and manage humidity levels.
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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are typical pollution sources in your home. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by things in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be found in numerous air fresheners and scented candles. Increased VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other issues.
Multiple 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 troubles.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has problems that intensify at home and improve 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 susceptible to indoor pollution and may react by turning 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 trapped in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can cause these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Heavy dust despite weekly cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or add a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can lead to 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 related to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having issues regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be recoil from the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a indication of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.