Clearing the Air — Indoors What You Can Do
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The air inside our homes isn’t always the cleanest. No matter the time of year, many factors can influence the quality of the air you breathe, including dust, dander, pollen, and many different pollutants. To clear the air inside your home or office, understand what impacts indoor air quality and then take steps to improve it. Here are some ideas. What is indoor air quality? The term describes how the air in your home or place of work affects your health and comfort. Factors that influence indoor air quality include temperature, humidity, ventilation, mold from excess moisture, and exposure to chemicals. Common and persistent symptoms of poor indoor air quality include:
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Airway infections
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Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat Mental fatigue and headaches
Coughing, hoarseness, or wheezing
Dizziness Dry skin
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Nausea
What causes poor indoor air quality? It may be a result of an inadequate fresh air supply, poor ventilation system maintenance, pollutants (like cleaning supplies, sprays, office machines, pesticides, or smoke from candles or poorly vented stoves/fireplaces), micro-organisms, or various contaminants brought into the home from outside. How can you improve indoor air quality? While the sources of poor indoor air quality are varied, you can do several things to improve your air and breathe easier. Here are a few common options: Use an air purifier. You can get one for a single room or install one that will purify the air in your entire home. Read the specifications carefully to ensure it meets your needs, whatever you choose. Run your air conditioner or furnace. This is especially important for homes with central air. As air moves, it passes through the central air filter, helping reduce dust and dander. Find and eliminate mold. Mold severely reduces the air quality in your home. However, if you are having a hard time locating and removing the mold, call in a professional to take care of it. Keep your windows closed. Consider the outside air quality before opening windows. If you live near a busy road or construction site, or if it’s fire season, close your windows to keep the pollution out.
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