Signs That You May Have an Indoor Air Quality Problem

While we’d like to brush aside many of our ‘petty’ complaints, we may be missing some very real issues that we need to address in our home or in our workplace. Those nagging symptoms you can’t shake may actually be a sign of an indoor air quality problem.

What’s your sign?

There are many different symptoms that might be the sign of an indoor air quality problem. Some of the more common signs deal with the respiratory system.

This makes sense because you are breathing in the air, so your nose, lungs, and throat are all affected in this motion. Symptoms like sneezing, congestion, sniffling, coughing, and wheezing are all quite common signs that you might be having issues with your air quality.

Listening to your head

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Another common sign of an indoor air quality problem is more frequent headaches. If you never used to get headaches before, you might be breathing in something that is either causing the pain, or is stifling you from getting enough oxygen, which is leading to the pain.

This is commonly seen in those that have been exposed to carbon monoxide. When their lungs fill up with more carbon monoxide than oxygen, they can feel a severe headache as one of the first signs.

And you’re getting enough sleep

Related to the headaches, having troubles waking up in the morning and overall fatigue can be a sign that you have an indoor air quality problem – usually in the home.

Because your body isn’t getting all of the oxygen that it needs, you will not be feeling as rested as you normally would in the mornings. Your body needs this oxygen to repair itself after the day’s activities and to stay in deep sleep for the most benefit.

All of these symptoms are signs that you might have an indoor air quality problem, but they can also be signs of stress and overwork.

When you experience symptoms like these only in certain areas, you might want to get your air tested – that’s usually a clear sign that they have been caused by environmental factors.

Please contact Steve Taub when you need more information. Steve can not only help give you ideas and tips on improving your air quality, but he can also advise you of your many options.