How healthy do you think your home is? It might not be as good as you may guess. Pollution can be two to five times worse indoors than outside your home, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air buildup circulating through your house’s air may result in headaches and allergy attacks. And mold and mildew pose a potential health risk.
Health Issues
While these symptoms can be present due to other issues, they could be an indicator your house has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is likely accurate if it goes away while you’re gone.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus concerns
- Tiredness
- Allergies or asthma issues that are more irritated than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Faintness or feeling sick to your stomach
Environmental Challenges
A timeworn heating and cooling machine might be a potential cause in indoor air quality challenges, particularly if the HVAC system appears to be having problems to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures dependable.
Here are some additional indications you may choose to evaluate your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Unwarranted dust
- Musty smells