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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 common pollution sources in your house. Other causes include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be emitted by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be located in various air fresheners and scented candles. Heightened VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Many scientific studies have learned respiratory diseases, asthma and other health conditions are due to inferior indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered 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 struggling with 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 have symptoms 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.
- Fatigue or feeling dizzy. Inhaling in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be spread through the air or get trapped in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Excessive dust despite regular cleaning. You may need to upgrade your air filter or add a filtration system from Rob's Albertan Service Experts.
- Humidity problems. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth.
- Stale odors. 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 issues regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a reaction to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Ensure that you have a operating carbon monoxide detector in your home.
