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Installing a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from being stale and manage 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 sources 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 numerous air fresheners and scented candles. Heightened VOCs can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.
Numerous scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are linked to bad 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 symptoms that are bad 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.
- Persistent cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never goes away could be related 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 growing dry, itchy or watery.
- Exhaustion or feeling lightheaded. Taking in chemical pollutants can affect your energy levels.
- Frequent asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be circulated through the air or get stuck in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Heavy dust despite periodic cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or get a filtration system from Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air.
- Humidity imbalances. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and increase respiratory problems. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Musty smell. 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 balancing temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a response to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a operating carbon monoxide detector in your home.
