| It's sad, but true. The air we breathe is dirty and | | | | afflictions among our families include: |
| getting dirtier. Even the air in our homes can be | | | | Household Odors and Gases: |
| hazardous to our health. It has been estimated | | | | Kitty litter dust, tobacco smoke, indoor pesticides |
| that the air inside of the average American home | | | | and aerosols, among others can all cause mild to |
| is at leas five times more polluted than the air | | | | serious breathing problems when exposure is |
| outside - even in the most metropolitan area! | | | | commonplace. |
| As our homes become more and more energy | | | | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's): |
| efficient, we have not only succeeded in making | | | | Found in a wide variety of household products |
| our homes air tight t save energy costs, but | | | | including paint, varnish, cleaning supplies, |
| have also succeeded in blocking any natural | | | | disinfectants, glues and adhesives in carpeting and |
| ventilation to allow chemicals, pet dander, dust and | | | | furniture. Ingredients such as benzene, chloride, |
| other household allergens and pollutants to escape. | | | | formaldehyde, and ethylene can all irritate the |
| Its rare these days for anyone to simply throw | | | | eyes, nose, throat and airways. Severe chronic |
| open the windows and "air out the house" on a | | | | health conditions such as damage to the nervous |
| regular basis. Little did we realize how beneficial | | | | system may result in some people. |
| that simple season changing activity was in the | | | | Microorganisms: |
| past. | | | | Antigens, pathogens, bacteria, mold and viruses |
| Today's family suffers much more bouts of cold, | | | | can all be found in the air we breathe and make |
| flu, bronchitis, pneumonia and other upper | | | | us sick. |
| respiratory problems, not to mention an increased | | | | So, now that you understand the importance of |
| rate in asthma and allergies. Why? The simple | | | | clean air, what's the best way to combat the |
| answer may be that the air we breathe both | | | | effects of modern-day pollutants? The best thing, |
| inside and outside of our homes is s full of | | | | experts agree, is to install a good quality air |
| allergens and pollutants that our bodies simply can | | | | purifier in your home and office to help strip these |
| not free itself of these angers and is paying the | | | | dangerous pollutants from your living and working |
| ultimate price: the ability to breathe easy. | | | | areas. Good ventilation is also recommended with |
| Some of the most dangerous pollutant culprits | | | | a regular airing out of your home. |
| which are causing a variety of these respiratory | | | | |