How healthy do you think your home is? It could not be as healthy as you would imagine. Pollution can be two to five times higher inside than outside, as noted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving through your residence’s air could be a source of headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health problems.
Health Problems
Even though health problems might be present due to other things, they may be a warning your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) trouble. This is especially the potential cause if your symptoms improve once you’re gone.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Lethargic
- Allergies or asthma troubles that are more aggravated than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Faintness or nausea
Environmental Concerns
A timeworn heating and cooling unit can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality concerns, usually if it’s having difficulty to clean air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures dependable.
Here are further signals you may choose to evaluate your indoor air:
- Extreme static or mold growth
- Unwarranted dust
- Stale scents