{"id":11641,"date":"2019-09-03T16:02:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T10:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/health-effects-of-indoor-air-pollution\/"},"modified":"2019-09-03T16:02:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T10:32:57","slug":"health-effects-of-indoor-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/en-in\/health-effects-of-indoor-air-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Is How You Can Address the Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know the health effects of indoor air pollution are much worse than outdoor air pollution? In this blog today, we talk about the sources of air pollution<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and ways you can combat indoor pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Controlling the air we breathe indoors is easier than controlling outdoor air. If we follow simple steps such as putting a stop on indoor smoking, keeping a regular check on the HVAC system<\/strong><\/a><\/span> can help maintain healthy air quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health effects of indoor air pollution:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

In India alone, air pollution has become one of the major causes of frequent hospital visits. From adults to kids aged between 3-7 years persistent health effects of indoor air pollution can be seen. A lot of times, pollution sources<\/strong><\/a><\/span> such as smoking inside the room and cooking fumes can cause a number of health issues. Although, we think the indoor space is clean and safe for the inmates, the residue from smoking indoors and cooking fumes remain for a longer period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other sources of indoor air pollution also include mold growth which can risk respiratory issues especially among children. For instance, if the room temperature and humidity levels<\/strong><\/a><\/span> are not checked regularly, mold multiplication can take place resulting in health issues such as difficulty in breathing, headaches, irritation in the eyes and throat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Combat health effects of indoor air pollution:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Identify the sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It is essential to identify indoor air pollution. Installing indoor air monitoring devices can save a lot of time and effort to identify the major hotspots of pollution<\/strong><\/a><\/span> inside your house\/office or any indoor premises.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Get rid of chemical products:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A lot of times, unknowingly we use products that have a lot of harmful chemicals in it. Which further leads to health issues that can be problematic in the long term. If you have small children or a pregnant woman in your home, it is best advised to no longer use any chemical products<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Keep a check on the TVOCs and HCHO:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The best thing about the pollution monitoring equipment is that they can tell you real-time concentration values of Total Volatile Organic Compounds and Formaldehyde. These two pollutants are extremely dangerous and can cause respiratory issues, neurological and psychological<\/strong><\/a><\/span> health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Keeping a check on indoor air quality is extremely important to maintain a healthy air quality standard. Looking for best home care air quality solutions? Visit www.aqi.in<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to know more about our quality products and check real-time pollution of your area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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