12 Hidden Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

12 Hidden Sources of Indoor Air Pollution – You’ve probably heard many times that taking in a few deep breaths can help you remain calm and lower stress levels. Did you know how important receiving adequate oxygen is to our overall health? Your brain alone uses up a ton of oxygen, so the next time you find yourself having difficulty focusing or concentrating, try paying attention to your breath and take in a few deep breaths.

Did you know that the quality of the air you are inhaling is just as important as the amount of air you inhale? The quality of both indoor and outdoor air can contribute to various health conditions.

Taking a look at just poor indoor air quality, we’ve been able to pinpoint the following symptoms:

Headaches
Dizziness
Fatigue
Irritation of the eyes and nose
Sore throats
Bronchitis, asthma, emphysema
Memory loss
Poor sleep quality
High blood pressure, heart attack, stroke
Reproductive problems
Cancer

Indoor air quality stems from a few sources:

Improper ventilation
Synthetic household cleaners
Synthetic personal care products (hairsprays)
Air fresheners
Cigarette smoking
Space heaters
Pesticides sprayed around the home
Certain types of furniture and building materials, especially new furniture and carpets can off-gas harmful chemicals
Inadequate dusting and vacuuming
Mold from water damage
Vinyl flooring
Fireplaces

Be well,
Dr. Yas