Have you ever stopped to think about whether the air you're breathing at home is healthy for you? Poor indoor air quality may cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer, and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. It may also cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue.

The main contribution factors are sources that release gases or particles into the air, inadequate ventilation, and high temperature and humidity levels.

Source of Indoor Air Pollution 

• Combustion sources such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood, and tobacco products. 
• Building materials and furnishings such as deteriorated, asbestos-containing insulation, wet or damp carpet, and cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood products.
• Products for household cleaning and maintenance, personal care, or hobbies
• Central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices.
•  Unvented or malfunctioning stoves, furnaces, or space heaters.
• Outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution.

In some cases, factors such as how old the source is and whether it is properly maintained are significant. The relative importance of any single source depends on how much of a given pollutant it emits and how hazardous those emissions are.

Indoor Air Pollution and Health

Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects may show up after a single exposure or repeated exposures. 

While pollutants commonly found in indoor air are responsible for many harmful effects, there are preventative measure you can take. 

• Purchase a top of the line Austin Air Cleaner. 
  Dr. Petropolus can help you determine the right Austin Air Cleaners, and we can set you up with one through the office. They have been consistently rated at the top of air cleaner categories in independent testing. For everyday air quality concerns, Austin Air Purifiers provide the best overall protection from a wide range of airborne particles, chemicals, gases, and odors.

• Have your house evaluated. Contact Healthy Indoor Diagnostics at 303-903-8714
  or email [email protected] They are a company that offers comprehensive Air Quality Testing (AQT) which includes evaluation of VOC's, formaldehyde, radon, mold and air flow analysis.  They also identify combustible gas, carbon monoxide and the source of pollutants to help you eliminate these toxins from your indoor environments.

We are here to answer your questions, and ensure that you are breathing the best possible air.  Please let us know if you are interested in an Austin Air System.