Indoor Air Quality Testing in Wilmington, NC
What are the most dangerous indoor air pollutants?
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) lists the several most dangerous indoor air pollutants in developed countries as;
- cigarette smoke,
-formaldehyde,
- mold,
-very small fine and ultra fine particles,
-VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds),
- Indoor Allergens (pet dander, dust mites, rat, mouse, cockroach)
How do fine particles cause health effects?
Exposure to fine particles can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. Exposure to fine particles can also affect lung function and worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) lists the several most dangerous indoor air pollutants in developed countries as;
- cigarette smoke,
-formaldehyde,
- mold,
-very small fine and ultra fine particles,
-VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds),
- Indoor Allergens (pet dander, dust mites, rat, mouse, cockroach)
How do fine particles cause health effects?
Exposure to fine particles can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. Exposure to fine particles can also affect lung function and worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease.