The air you breathe inside your home can affect your health every day. When indoor pollutants accumulate, they may irritate the eyes and throat, aggravate allergies and trigger asthma symptoms. Children, older adults and people with breathing issues are particularly vulnerable to poor indoor air quality.
Since contaminants can build up when air is trapped indoors, a home’s air can sometimes be more polluted than the air outside. Increasing ventilation, cutting down on pollution sources and managing moisture can help reduce health risks and make living spaces more comfortable.
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