Is your home healthy? It could not be as fresh as you may guess. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors than outside your home, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving through your home’s air could cause headaches and allergy outbreaks. And mold and mildew could be the source of a variety of illnesses or issues.
Health Problems
Though headaches and allergies might be present due to other issues, they could be an indicator your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) trouble. This is especially the potential cause if your symptoms improve once you’re outside of your home.
- Dehydrated eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus concerns
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma issues that are more aggravated than regular
- Coughing and sneezing
- Light-headedness or feeling sick to your stomach
Environmental Challenges
A timeworn heating and cooling system can be a potential element in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s having difficulty to clean air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures dependable.
Here are further signals you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Disproportionate dirt
- Stuffy smells