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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Testing

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Testing Everyone wants to live or work in a clean environment, but many people don’t realize just how important good air quality is. Poor air quality can lead to headaches, fatigue, allergies, asthma, irritated eyes and skin, and even more serious health effects such as cancer. A variety of things can cause poor indoor air quality testing , including chemicals from cleaning products and paints, radon gas, dust mites, pet dander, smoke, mold growth, and more. These pollutants are often a result of human activity, but they can also be the result of faulty construction and building materials, old appliances, or the use of certain medications. Symptoms of Poor Air Q uality Some symptoms of poor air quality are easy to recognize, such as runny noses, irritated eyes, and itchy skin. Other signs are less obvious, but just as dangerous. These include moisture condensation on windows or walls, a musty odor, dirty central heating and air equipment, bo