Health Effects of Poor Air Quality
To escape this summer’s heat and humidity, you’ve already turned on your air conditioning. While the AC may feel like sweet relief, the air inside your home may be more polluted than the outside.
When your HVAC system runs well, it improves indoor air quality and keeps you comfortable. Unfortunately, when not maintained, it can cause a variety of issues. The effects of poor indoor air quality include respiratory issues and more moisture. It can also cause your HVAC system to malfunction and cause high electric bills.
Health Problems
Poor indoor air quality can have a poor impact on your well-being. Even healthy people can develop respiratory issues due to poor indoor air quality.
Increased Respiratory Illnesses
Contaminants like dirt, dust, mold and pet dander cause health issues for you and your family. Plus, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can also cause serious health problems. With contaminated air inside your home, you might experience many symptoms. This incldues sinus pressure, dry cough, runny nose, itchy eyes and postnasal drip.
Difficulty Concentrating
Poor indoor air quality does more than cause allergic-type symptoms. Ongoing exposure can also make it hard to concentrate, even on the easiest of tasks.
Fatigue
Did you know that poor indoor air quality can also make you feel worn out? When your unit doesn’t work right, contaminants that the filter should capture remain in the air. In turn, your body tries to fight off these "foreign bodies." It's not uncommon to feel tired even after sleeping for eight hours.
Signs of Poor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality can cause a myriad of chronic medical conditions. Knowing what to look for and when to call an HVAC professional helps you save money and can save your life as well.
If you have respiratory issues without disease exposure, your air quality may be to blame. If you notice that your HVAC unit is running longer than usual, you may need to contact an HVAC professional.
If you think your indoor air quality is less than ideal, Ardmore Fresh Air can help. Contact us today to schedule an air quality check. Call now at (847) 792-1019.
