Clean air is important to maintain the comfort, health, and quality of your life. Every time you close windows and doors and turn on your HVAC system, the quality of the air inside decreases drastically. Modern insulation makes it nearly impossible for air to ventilate properly and as a result, many homes contain high amounts of air pollution. For this reason, Air Novations LLC highly recommends the installation of an indoor air quality system. These systems, designed to filter and clean pollutants and contaminants from your indoor air, can greatly reduce the consequences of poor ventilation, reduce allergen levels, and keep you breathing comfortably.
How Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Health?
Pollution is one of the main concerns surrounding indoor air quality. What causes poor indoor air quality depends on local air quality, your lifestyle, and the ventilation system in your home. Dander, pollen, dust and more build up in your indoor air and can inflame allergies and make people sick. The effects of poor indoor air quality range from mild allergic reactions to severe reactions from contaminants like smoke, gases, bacteria, and viruses. AirNow.gov provides an air quality index chart which explains your risks based on the quality of the air in your home.
Mold is another common concern surrounding indoor air quality. Regardless of the humidity level in your home, you will be dealing with mold spores if your home is not properly regulated. Mold is known to cause a variety of health issues, such as nose and throat irritation, skin irritation, and eye irritation. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that mold is linked to upper respiratory tract infections and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy individuals.