Poor air quality testing causes various health problems
- 1. Poor Air Quality Testing Causes Various health problems Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
- 2. We spend most of our times at home. Therefore it is very important to ensure that the air around us does not have a negative impact on our health. Air pollution is dangerous to human lives and it has a direct impact on life expectancy. Air pollution has become one of the biggest environmental threats to human health. The causes of poor air quality are ozone, invisible particulate matter. Cars and trucks and other mobile sources are the major sources of ozone. Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
- 3. Some of the health hazards caused by the air pollutants are: Carbon monoxide: At lower levels of exposure, mild effects are similar to the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue. At moderate concentrations, angina, impaired vision, and reduced brain function may result. At higher concentrations, CO exposure can be fatal. Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
- 4. Nitrogen dioxide: General irritation to airways including increased chance of respiratory infection and impaired lung function. Particles: Respiratory and cardiovascular problems. VOC’s (volatile organic compounds): Long- term exposure can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system. Short-term exposure to volatile organic compounds can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders, fatigue. Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
- 5. Dust mites and other biological air pollutants: Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, allergic rhinitis and asthma. Mould: Increased risk of experiencing health problems such as respiratory symptoms, respiratory infections and asthma. Exposure to mould can also cause fungal infections, as well as lethargy, headaches and irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs. Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
- 6. Air quality testing can be done and based on the report appropriate measures can be taken to get rid of the poor air quality and improve the quality of surrounding air. Presence of bacteria, moulds, formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air can also be tested. Reach Us @ www.southern-assessors.co.uk
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