Pure Air
With all the pollution in the world, both inside and out, making sure you have pure air in your environment is becoming a high priority for many people. This is only a natural reaction to the record-breaking rate at which pollution increases on our planet. Taking steps to control the air quality of your work and home atmospheres will ensure that your lungs, and the lungs of those around you, remain healthy and clean for years to come.
Allergies are growing more common every day, often caused by the lack of pure air around us. The term "allergies" covers a very broad spectrum of health issues. Most people associate allergies with hay fever, pollen, ragweed, grasses, and molds. In many cases, pets and pet dander are part of these allergy issues. Respiratory problems can be associated with typical allergens but can also be related to emphysema, asthma, and chronic lung diseases. In all cases, the body's ability to combat airborne contaminants is either very limited or severely reduced. By removing or reducing the levels of contaminants (and introducing some outside filtered fresh air), many allergic reactions and respiratory dysfunctions (asthma, emphysema, and chronic lung disease) can be significantly reduced and in some cases eliminated.
Finding Pure Air: the Challenge in Today's World
Most indoor air quality problems are associated with four areas: moisture, ventilation (or lack thereof), construction, and filtration. The amount of moisture in a home is controlled by a couple of factors: the general humidity levels in the area, and the amount of cooling (air conditioning) that is done in the home. If your home is located in a high humidity area, more air conditioning is needed to condense the water out of the air and provide cooler, dryer air. If you don't have enough cooling power or if condensation forms on your walls, your chances of developing mold growth are much greater. Where there is moisture (water), there is mold, and the potential need for an efficient air purification system.
Ventilation is important for clean air in any home, and for allergy and asthma relief. Good ventilation is comprised of both airflow through the home via as well as the introduction of outside air. A lack of ventilation means you're building up CO2 and moisture in your environment. Introducing fresh outside air and exchanging the air in your home at least two times per day is essential for proper ventilation and good air quality. A lack of ventilation leads to higher concentrations of airborne contaminants. It also increases the concentrations of gases from household chemicals and construction materials, which means less clean air and more pollution.
