Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Health Tips for July 26

Health Tip: Keep Air Healthy at Home

Irritants, pollutants and allergens can infiltrate your home and affect the indoor air quality.

The American Lung Association offers these suggestions to help keep the air in your home clean:

  • Don't allow people to smoke inside.
  • Keep humid air, groundwater and rain out of your home.
  • Take action to prevent radon gas in the home.
  • Ensure that any gas-burning appliances are vented to the outside.

Health Tip: What's Polluting My Indoor Air?

Most people are indoors about 90 percent of the time, says the womenshealth.gov website, noting the significance of indoor air pollution.

The site mentions these common sources of bad indoor air:

  • Residues from wood, coal, oil or gas burned inside the home.
  • Tobacco smoke.
  • Materials used in building a home, including asbestos insulation and pressed wood.
  • Radon gas buildup.
  • Pest control products, painting, or cleaning chemicals.
  • Nail polish remover, hair spray or other personal care products.
  • Bacteria, pet dander, molds, mildew or other biological pollutants.

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