Indoor Air Pollution and Your Health
The quality of the air inside the home or office can
significantly impact one’s health. Many people are aware that
breathing outdoor air pollutants (ozone, particulate matter, diesel
fumes, carbon monoxide among others) increases the likelihood of
developing serious health problems, such as asthma, heart disease
and cancer. However, many of us do not realize that the air inside
our home can be up to 10 times dirtier than outdoor air.
Indoor air pollution refers to air pollutants that occur inside
buildings or other enclosed spaces. Examples of indoor air
pollutants include dust, fibers, smoke, bio-aerosols, radon,
pesticides, asbestos, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and nitrogen
oxides. Some sources, including building materials, furnishings and
household products like cleaning sprays and air fresheners, release
high concentrations of pollutants. High pollutant concentrations can
remain in the air for long durations, increasing the potential for
serious health problems and illnesses.
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Evidence has proven that individuals exposed to chemicals, even over
short periods of time, may develop immediate health effects,
including eye and throat irritation, nasal congestion, chest
tightness, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Long-term health
effects may develop years after exposure to pollutants. These
effects include cancer, heart disease, asthma, allergy and other
respiratory diseases, all of which can be severely debilitating or
fatal.
Inadequate ventilation increases indoor pollutant levels by not
allowing in enough outdoor air to dilute indoor air pollutant
sources and by not carrying them out of the home. Unless homes are
built with special mechanical means of ventilation, such as
outdoor-vented fans, or air handling systems, “airtight” homes may
have higher pollutant levels than other homes. When there is limited
ventilation, the air exchange rate is low, and the level of
pollutants then pose health and comfort problems.
Research has proven that a freestanding air purifier with a
medical-grade HEPA filter and activated carbon is effective at
reducing particulate levels and trapping harmful chemicals, gases
and vapors. Austin Air, a USA-based manufacturer of portable air
purification systems, is regarded by leading doctors, allergists and
indoor air quality experts as the air cleaner of choice. The Austin
Air HealthMate, their most popular unit, features Hospital Grade
HEPA filtration for the removal of 99.97% of all airborne
particulate matter larger than 0.3 microns (dust, pet dander,
bacteria, viruses, germs, pollen, and mold spores). This unit also
includes activated granular carbon for the elimination of over 3000
toxic gaseous chemicals, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and
noxious odors. Unlike many of the cheap ionizing-producers sold via
television commercials, Austin Air purifiers do not emit harmful
ozone gas, which can aggravate asthma and irritate the upper
respiratory system.
About the Author
Greg Clark,
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