Do you or a family member suffer from symptoms of poor indoor air quality or contaminated air? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, levels of pollutants in indoor air can be up to 70 times higher than outdoor air. Symptoms can easily be mistaken for other illnesses such as allergies, stress, colds and influenza.

The most common symptoms include: coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and upper respiratory congestion.

Indoor air pollutants can affect all humans and pets as well. People that are most susceptible to the affects of poor indoor air quality are the elderly and small children, especially if they suffer from emphysema, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. People with weakened immune systems can be especially susceptible to more severe complications, such as bronchial infections or pneumonia.

Common indoor air pollutants and allergens include: dust and dust mites, tobacco smoke, mold and fungal spores, off-gassing from furniture including carpet and building materials, household cleaner vapors, pollen, pet hair and pet dander.

Is Radon considered to be and indoor air pollutant?

According to the U.S EPA, Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually! The only way to tell if your home has high levels of Radon is to test for it. Homes with high Radon levels can easily be mitigated to reduce the toxic levels of the gas.

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