For many with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD, it may have been derived from a life of smoking, which often happens inside the home. This can lead to leftover odor, smoke and other fumes that can make your home a bit unpleasant for you, your family and any guests.
According to the article, “Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States”, the CDC states that nearly 34.3 million adults in the US are current cigarette smokers, and nearly 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease, such as COPD.
A lot of people in the US smoke in their home, leaving behind the odor, smoke and fumes.
Over time, a build up of these pollutants and odors can result in your home, these pollutants and odor can reside on your furniture, flooring and walls. This build up of pollutants can reduce the quality of air in your home, and that can damage the health of those who frequent your home.
What About My Health?
For many homes, indoor air pollution exists in low numbers, but for those who smoke in their home, the number is higher, for obvious reasons. Though you may not notice any difference in the air, over time it can damage your health.
Your respiratory system may even suffer after breathing in pollutants for an extended period of time. According to the EPA, Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors and over half of that time is spent in our homes.
After a certain amount of exposure to these indoor pollutants, symptoms such as headaches, eye irritation, fatigue, dry throat, sinus congestion, dizziness and nausea can appear.
These symptoms can be caused by many different illnesses, so noticing any symptoms should result in a trip to the doctor.
Causes of Low Indoor Air Quality:
Poor ventilation is a key factor in poor air quality, as much of the pollutants aren’t being removed from the home. HVAC systems often recirculate air in order to lower how much energy is used, but this can also be the cause of pollutants remaining in the home.
Other causes of poor indoor air quality include cigarettes, furnaces, scented candles, fireplaces, household cleaners, and bioaerosols (found in mold, bacteria, mites and pollen).
These all can cause long-term health effects though you may not notice anything until symptoms begin to appear.
What Should I Do?
If you are still smoking, you may consider, at the very least, stop smoking inside your home.
If you notice that you are struggling to breathe, speak with your doctor to determine the cause and solutions. For many who are diagnosed with COPD (a disease often caused by smoking) supplemental oxygen is often prescribed by a doctor.
Many with a prescription for supplemental oxygen are turning to portable oxygen concentrators to make getting around easier. 1st Class Medical is the largest distributor in the world of portable oxygen concentrators and will help you find the right POC for your needs.
On top of making sure your health is in order, you will also want to make sure your ventilation system is functioning properly. Speak with your local HVAC company to determine the best route for you and your home.
Another solution is consider looking for an Odor absorbing paint to help keep your indoor air quality high. ECOBOND OdorDefender was created to absorb odors and fumes from cigarettes, fire, pets, and is perfect if you want a fresh start in your home.
Just remember to have windows open and air flow when painting (or have someone else do it and stay out of the home for the day) so the fumes do not trigger a flare up.
Conclusion:
If you discover your home may be the cause of some of your respiratory symptoms, meet with a doctor to get a diagnosis. From there, get your HVAC system checked and cleaned to make sure it is running efficiently and isn’t keeping pollutants in the home.
You may also want to invest in an eco-friendly paint that will cover the years of built up pollutants in your home. Following these steps will help keep your home safe and healthy for you and any guests who may come over.
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