What Are Some Symptoms of Poor Indoor Air Quality?
Poor indoor air quality symptoms depend on the particular contaminant and are often mistaken for seasonal allergies, colds, or the flu. Common symptoms include coughing, sneezing, fatigue, dizziness, morning headaches, dry throat, and sinus congestion. Contaminated indoor air also triggers and exacerbates asthma, bronchitis, and cardiovascular strain.
On average, Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors, where air pollution can be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor air. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental hazards to public health.
