Could Biological Pollutants Be The Cause Of Your Health Problems?

Biological pollutants are found in every home and have been associated with various types of illness and disease. However, a lot of these ailments’ symptoms may be caused by something other than your home’s indoor environment, so it can be hard to determine whether these illnesses are related to bad indoor air quality or not. If you are worried that biological pollutants are affected your health, here are a few questions to ask yourself:
 

• Have you recently moved into a new house? Did your symptoms only begin during or after the move? The same questions should be asked if you have recently remodeled your home or had some work done on it like installing insulation, weather stripping, storm windows, or any other kind of energy conservation work.

 

• Have you had any problems with moisture intrusion? Is there a moldy or musty-smelling odor in the house or do you see signs of mildew or mold?

 

• Are you or any of your family members suffering from feeling tired or dizzy? Do you or they have trouble breathing and wheezing, fevers, frequent headaches, stuffy nose, or dry throat, etc.? If so, do these symptoms seem to go away after you spend time outside of the home?

 

• Have you noticed that moisture tends to collect on hard surfaces such as walls, windows, and ceilings, and does the air feel very humid?

 

• Have you recently given your air conditioners or humidifiers a thorough cleaning, or has it been a while since you last did it?

 

• Are you experiencing any problems with rodents or cockroaches in your home?

 
If you can answer yes to some or all of these questions, then biological pollutants may be contributing to poor indoor air quality in your home. Of course, you need to see a doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms but, remember to tell your physician this information as it can help them to make an accurate diagnosis.