3 Symptoms of Poor Spring Indoor Air Quality in Dunkirk, MD

There are plenty of threats to your indoor air quality (IAQ). However, the spring weather in Dunkirk, MD, also brings its own special set of challenges. Here are three signs that you might have poor IAQ this season:

Respiratory Health Problems

As you might expect, poor IAQ will have an adverse effect on your respiratory health. Once their concentrations become high enough, most airborne pollutants will trigger symptoms like coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath, congestion and itchy eyes. Other reactions may depend on the specific kinds of pollutants that happen to be in the air around you.

For example, allergens like pet dander and pollen may cause allergic reactions like breathing problems and rashes. Volatile organic compounds, which off-gas from many paints and cleaners, may cause you to vomit, feel lightheaded or even lose consciousness. If the foregoing symptoms disappear after you leave your home, you may more confidently blame them on poor IAQ.

Weak HVAC Performance

Just as dust, pollen, pet hair and other contaminants can clog up and irritate your sinuses, so they can also harm and interfere with your HVAC system. Because your HVAC system relies on smooth airflow, any threat to it can raise your utility bills and diminish the system’s efficiency and its overall lifespan. Regular maintenance can help you deal with this problem, but only IAQ solutions can eradicate it.

Trouble Sleeping

If you’re struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep, you may have an IAQ problem. While poor sleep quality isn’t always a sign of poor IAQ, if you notice it in conjunction with some of the other problems discussed here, unhealthy air quality may be the problem.

Take action to keep the air in your home as clean as possible. For help, call B.M.C. Clower Heating and Air Conditioning to ask for our indoor air quality services.

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