The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared that indoor air quality poses a greater health hazard to humans than outdoor air pollution, with pollutant levels averaging two to five times higher, and sometimes 100 times higher, than outside air.

The World Health Organization has stated that indoor air pollution is responsible for nearly 3% of the worldwide burden of disease.

We spend approximately 90% of our time indoors, much of that time in our homes; therefore, our exposure to air pollutants is significant.

Breathing bad air can cause many health effects, from mildly irritating to extremely serious. Symptoms such as frequent headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, confusion, coughing, wheezing, itchy eyes, nose and throat irritation can be indicators that the quality of air in your home is poor – especially if these symptoms subside once you leave the house. Other more serious health problems that can arise with poor indoor air quality are asthma exacerbation, digestive problems, and damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system. Some air contaminants are so harmful that they can even cause cancer.

Indoor air quality is an area that is looked into seriously and some of the measures to be taken include:

• The air you breathe in your home should be free from hazardous chemicals and smoke
• The humidity and temperature levels should be regulated
• Proper air ventilation should exist, especially in newer, more energy-efficient homes

Professionals at BD Trauma help you with the indoor Air-Testing with established methods and standards followed in the cleaning industry.