Health Issues

Indoor Air Pollution can have an impact on your health. People who already have health issues may be affected by IAP more frequently, but everyone is at risk to prolonged exposure to IAP.

Health issues associated with Indoor Air Pollution

Short term effects include:

  • Irritation of the eyes,nose, and throat
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue

Long term effects include: (which can be severely debilitating or fatal)

  • Certain respiratory diseases
  • Heart Disease
  • Cancer

 

Particle size chartAsthma and Allergies:

60 million people suffer from all types of Asthma and Allergies. Lowering the exposure to allergens in the air and on surfaces will reduce allergy and asthma symptoms.

There are different sized particles that make up IAP. These particles are measured in Microns.

  • Human Hair: 50-150 microns
  • Household dust and lint: 0.01-100 microns
  • Pollen: 10-110 microns
  • Mold: 1-50 microns
  • Pet dander: 0.1-10 microns
  • Tobacco Smoke or Soot: 0.01-1 microns
  • Viruses and Bacteria: 0.001-10 microns

The larger the particle, the faster it will settle out of the air. Pollen, dust mites, and cockroach debris are larger and settle out of the air more quickly than molds or animal allergens. We recommend eliminating larger particles with a Central Vacuum System.

Smaller particles tend to stay airborne for longer periods of time and may never settle. Solid and liquid particles <10 microns can aggravate health conditions and cause respiratory problems. These particles can be significantly reduced by using a HEPA Air Filtration System.