Air Pollution Inside your Home and What You Can Do
The image of air pollution and that of the outdoors seem to be attached like Siamese twins. Yet, how often have you conjured up the mental picture of air pollution with that of the insides of a trendy urban home? Probably never. Just because it is unseen makes us unaware of it.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) accounts for most of our indoor colds, skin allergies and eats into our immune system.
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution:
IAQ is dependent on the amount of air contaminants inside your home such as quantities of suspended particles, vapors from household gadgets (humidifiers, computers etc) , fumes and gases from chemical products we use (deodorants, hair sprays, nail enamel removers, dyes, perfumes, cigarettes) as well molds, mildew and bacteria, building material (asbestos), wall and furniture paints, oil, kerosene, insect and plant pesticides, starch sprays and other aerosols, fumes from hot non-stick ware vessels, certain plants that emanate specific aroma, dirt in general and open windows that let in high emissions from the outside etc.
How Indoor Air Pollution affects you:
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I have multiple allergies and was advised early on by my allergist to take steps to manage both the indoor and outdoor air exposure. One thing that's been very helpful, and has improved my sleep, is having an air filter unit in my bedroom. I've also eliminated, as much as possible, items with fragrance, including scented candles. I hated giving away the candles, but not having them around has made a positive difference.
Thank you Pat for sharing this valuable piece of information with other allergy sufferers! Together, we are empowered.
PS: There is a powerful site which runs a great community and forum of multiple allergy sufferers and those who experience multiple chemical sensitivities. They share information on what has worked for them as well as new researches which are emerging with new solutions to this problem. It's called The Canary Report. It can be accessed by clicking on the link http://thecanaryreport.ning.com/. You may also copy and paste it on the address bar of the screen.
Here's hoping you are relieved from this condition soon.
Best Regards,
Mamta