Many people don’t think about the air quality inside their homes. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a significant role in maintaining your health and that of your family. Here are three important reasons to monitor your Falling Waters, WV, home’s air quality and some things you can do to improve it to protect your loved ones.
Certain Groups Are More at Risk
Certain family members may be more at risk of suffering from the ill effects of poor indoor air quality than others. Children, seniors, and people who suffer from chronic health issues are more at risk from breathing contaminated air. Investing in IAQ products can help improve the quality of the air you breathe indoors.
Poor IAQ Causes More Frequent Respiratory Illnesses
Poor air quality has been connected to numerous respiratory issues. These can include illnesses such as:
- asthma
- bronchitis
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- influenza
- lung cancer
- pneumonia
- respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Maintaining clean air in the home and performing HVAC maintenance are practical ways to help prevent these issues. Failure to maintain high-quality indoor air can lead to lifelong chronic health conditions in extreme cases.
Air Quality Affects Mood and Sleep
Poor indoor air quality can affect your mood and sleep patterns. Indoor air pollutants like smoke and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep and affecting your mood the next day. Our experts can can install high-efficiency HVAC filters, air purification systems, whole-home ventilators, germicidal UV lamps, and more to help improve your indoor air quality.
If you have serious indoor air quality issues, contact B&E Services. We have many options that can help you monitor and improve the air quality inside your Falling Waters, WV, home.
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