{"id":11868,"date":"2019-06-03T13:19:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T07:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-parameters\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T16:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:45:52","slug":"indoor-air-quality-parameters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/en-gb\/indoor-air-quality-parameters\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Air Quality Parameters That Help You Monitor Indoor Air Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Indoor air quality is directly linked to the health of the occupants. Hence, it is important to learn about various indoor air quality parameters. Not only it helps to monitor indoor air pollution but also helps in taking precautionary measures.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Here are indoor air quality parameters that help you monitor indoor air pollution:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>PM 2.5 &amp; 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pm2.5-aqi-india-1024x715.png\" alt=\"Indoor Air Quality Parameters \" class=\"wp-image-2206\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">It is a mixture of solid particulate (particle) matter &amp; liquid droplet found in the air. Some examples are Dust, dirt, smoke or ash.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">PM 2.5 &#8211; 0\u20138.9 \u03bcg\/m3 is considered low as per 24-hour PM2.5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">PM 10 &#8211;&nbsp;0\u201316.4 \u03bcg\/m3 is considered standard as per 24-hour PM10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">While PM 2.5 can aggravate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/harmful-effects-of-air-pollution-might-be-the-main-cause-for-your-hospital-visits\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>respiratory issues<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, lung damage, etc. On the other hand, breathing larger air particles can cause Asthma attacks, bronchitis, high blood pressure, heart stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Wear an air pollution mask before stepping out of the home.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Install HEPA air purifier that removes indoor air particles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Avoid activities that make you breathe faster or more deeply.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t smoke indoors or burn candle or incense sticks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not contaminate your surroundings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Avoid driving during pollution alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Pay Attention to the weather forecast.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Install the AQI (Air Quality Index) app to keep a check on the air quality.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing indoor monitors helps understand various indoor air quality parameters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/temperature-Indoor-Air-Quality-Parameters-aqi-inidia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor Air Quality Parameters \" class=\"wp-image-2205\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Did you know higher temperature can result in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/how-monitoring-air-quality-data-has-become-an-absolute-necessity\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">better air quality<\/span><\/a><\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Owing to variations in humidity and climate, the standard temperature during summer is 23 to 25.5\u00b0C and in winters is 20 to 23.5 \u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Frequent variation in temperature can cause respiratory infections, cardiac failure, and stroke too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Cover yourself properly to avoid sunburn.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Never step outside without a water bottle and an umbrella.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Pay Attention to the weather forecast.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Install the AQI (Air Quality Index) app to keep a check on the air quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Humidity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indoor-Air-Quality-Parameters-aqiindia-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor Air Quality Parameters \" class=\"wp-image-2204\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">It has been observed that higher humidity level also results in better air quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/25-tips-to-curb-air-pollution\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Poor ventilation system<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, mist, and fog are some examples that tell about humidity level \u2013 indoors and outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">The ideal indoor humidity level must range between 40-60%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Exhaustion, fatigue, restlessness, damage of skin<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Eat salads and fresh fruits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Avoid being outside for too long.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">To know various indoor air quality parameters, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>www.aqi.in<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Noise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indoor-Air-Quality-Parameters-aqi-india-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor Air Quality Parameters \" class=\"wp-image-2203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Any unpleasant sound that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/5-unusual-health-effects-of-air-pollution-on-humans\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">creates discomfort<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to the ears causes noise pollution. Vehicle, horns, loudspeakers, construction sites are key sources to noise pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">45 decibels are considered to be a permissible noise level for the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Hypertension, high-stress levels, sleep disturbances are common health issues caused by noise pollution. Noise pollution is also one of the important air quality parameters that helps monitor outdoor air pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use earphones in public areas or invest in noise canceling headphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Don&#8217;t honk unnecessarily during high traffic days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>AQI (Air Quality Index)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-copy-1024x774.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor Air Quality Parameters \" class=\"wp-image-2217\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aqi.in\">Air Quality Index (AQI)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is a term to define the quality of the air you breathe. Particle matter, ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide are fine examples of AQI.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">0-50 is considered to be a good AQI as per 24-hour AQI<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Respiratory disease, decreased lung function, shortened life span are some health issues that are caused due to breathing polluted air.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use eco-friendly cars or travel by public transport.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Limit the time or intensity of your outdoor physical activity.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Install HEPA air purifier that removes indoor air particles.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">You can check indoor air quality parameters on air quality monitoring devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not use pollution-emitting vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not burn waste material.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Pay Attention to the weather forecast.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Install the AQI (Air Quality Index) app to keep a check on the air quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>HCHO (Formaldehyde)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Formaldehyde-aqi-india-959x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2219\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Commonly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/people-country-choke-pollution-level-rises\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">formaldehyde<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, it is a poisonous, colorless, highly water-soluble gas with a pungent smell. Examples: Building materials, Laundry Detergent, Hair Straightening Treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">0.1 mg\/m3 (30-minute average concentration)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing and skin irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use an air purifier<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Add house plants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not invest in products that have a high concentration of HCHO.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">At room temperature, carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, faintly acidic-tasting, non-flammable gas. CO2 can be found in cement production, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/cutting-down-household-fuel-can-reduce-air-pollution-saving-up-to-27-lakh-lives-in-india\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>deforestation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">350-1000 ppm is considered normal in occupied spaces with good air exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Breathing issues, headaches are key health issues that can be caused due to inhaling too much of carbon dioxide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Smoke outdoors.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use exhaust fan during and after cooking meals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t smoke or lit incense sticks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>CO (Carbon Monoxide)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/aqiindia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2224\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless flammable gas that is slightly less dense than air. Examples: Burning charcoal, running cars and the smoke from cigarettes, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">1 to 70 ppm is considered a safe level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Breathing too much carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/air-pollution-is-now-reducing-life-expectancy-by-18-years\/\">nervous system failure<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, and heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Turn the cooking gas or heat oven.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Open windows to release the buildup gas trapped inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not keep your gas appliances unattended.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not close the source of any ventilation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>O3 (Ozone)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1_stateoftheozonelayer_en-1024x921.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2226\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">It is a gas made of three oxygen atom and is a pale blue with a strong smell. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Ozone<\/strong><\/span> can be found in ultraviolet radiation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg\/m3)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and congestion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Install air purifier.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Keep indoor living plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Limit driving.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Conserve energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/VOC-aqiindia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2228\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/household-cleaning-products-indoor-air-pollution\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Organic chemicals<\/strong><\/span><\/a> that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature are usually known as VOCs. Examples: wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, and moth repellents and air fresheners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Vapor pressure of &gt;0.01mm Hg at 21\u00baC is an ideal case for low VOC.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Eye, nose and throat irritation, frequent headaches, nausea.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Refrain using chemical products.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use natural air fresheners such as herbal\/DIY candles.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Indoor pollution sensors help understand various indoor air quality parameters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not invest in products that have a high concentration of VOC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Light<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/light-pollution-aqi-india-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2231\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Also known as <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/importance-of-great-infrastructure-for-a-healthy-working-environment\/\">photo pollution<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, it is exacerbated by excessive, misdirected or obtrusive uses of light. Examples: light trespass, light clutter, artificial lights, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">For light pollution, it varies from different space areas. To know more, View the table.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2230\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Insomnia, depression, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Turn off the lights when not in use.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Use low cost, energy efficient lights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What not to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Do not use lights, when you don\u2019t need it in the room.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How to know if the air quality conditions are better?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Check indoor air quality on AQI app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">We hope this blog helped you understand the indoor air quality parameters. 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