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Home Air Quality
Asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism. Allergies are on the rise, and the quality of our indoor air is getting worse.
We spend as much as 90% of our time indoors, so the contaminants in indoor air have a big impact on our respiratory health.
Did you know?
The US Environmental Protection Agency warns the air quality in your home may be up to 70 times worse than outside air!
The dangers of poor indoor air quality…
- Aggravates allergies and respiratory systems
- Lowers your immune system
- Causes headaches and fatigue, and makes it difficult to concentrate
- Promotes the growth of harmful mold and mildew
- Damages the structure of your home, due to condensation buildup
Indoor pollutants worsen asthma and respiratory problems
Contaminants can build up in your home and, according to experts, cause problems for people who have respiratory sensitivities.
Some research observes a link between prolonged exposure to dust, mould and indoor tobacco smoke and causation of asthma.
Allergies flare up with poor indoor air
With allergies on the rise, the quality of indoor air has become increasingly important to more and more homeowners and their families. The uncomfortable symptoms of an allergic reaction include runny nose, stuffed sinuses, itchy eyes and respiratory irritation.
Allergens can be tracked in from outside (like grass and airborne pollen) or reproduce inside the home (like mold, mildew and dust mites).