Your GIF Image

Impact Of Particulate Matter Standards On Home Air Quality

Impact Of Particulate Matter Standards On Home Air Quality

Higher particle standards will improve home air quality. This means cleaner indoor air, helping to reduce the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and improving quality of life.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particulate matter is one of the major sources of air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5). These tiny particles can penetrate the lungs and enter the blood circulation, causing serious health effects.

Improving particulate matter standards may reduce the risk of respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease. Research shows that exposure to high levels of fine particulate matter increases the risk of developing conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease.

Increased particulate matter standards may also improve the quality of life for family members. Clean air helps improve sleep quality, reduce allergic reactions, and improve people's physical and mental health.

There are many types of common air pollutants in our daily lives, including but not limited to the following:

1.PM2.5: refers to particulate matter with a diameter less than or equal to 2.5 microns. Its main sources include automobile exhaust, industrial emissions, coal and wood burning, etc., which have a greater impact on health.

2.VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): Including formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, etc., which come from indoor furniture, decoration materials, cleaning agents, paints and perfumes, etc., and can cause symptoms such as headache, eye pain, cough, etc.

3.Household allergens: Pollen and pet fur are one of the common allergens, which can cause allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis and allergic dermatitis. These allergic symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, itchy throat, itchy skin, asthma attacks, etc., which can make patients feel uncomfortable and even affect their quality of life.

The above are some common domestic air pollutants. Their impact on human health and the environment requires attention, and corresponding measures should be taken to reduce their emissions and impacts.

How to avoid these hazards?

Frequent ventilation: Open windows regularly to allow fresh air to flow into the room and expel dirty air. Especially when the weather is good and the air quality is good, you can open windows more often for ventilation.

Control humidity: Keeping indoor humidity between 30% and 50% can prevent the growth of mold and fungus and improve air quality. You can use a humidifier or dehumidifier to adjust the humidity.

Regular cleaning: Regularly clean the indoor environment, including the floor, furniture, curtains, bedding, etc., to reduce the growth of dust, bacteria, and mold, and help keep the air fresh.

Avoid smoking: Smoking releases harmful substances, pollutes indoor air, and affects the health of smokers and people around them. Smoking should be prohibited indoors, or smoke in designated smoking areas.

Reduce chemical use: Try to minimize the use of products such as chemical cleaners, paints, and perfumes that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can release harmful gases and affect indoor air quality.

Indoor green plants: Some plants such as spider plants, aloe vera, ivy, etc. have the ability to absorb harmful substances in the air. You can place some indoor green plants to purify the air.

If you want to improve indoor air quality in a short period of time, especially to solve existing air pollution problems, using an air purifier may be more effective. It can immediately filter pollutants in the air and quickly provide a fresh indoor environment.

Air purifiers improve home air

Air purifiers can effectively purify indoor air and help improve the air quality of your home environment. They capture airborne particles and pollutants by using various filtration technologies. For example, HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters can filter out most of the tiny particles in the air, including common pollutants such as pollen and pet dander. These filters are able to capture particles as small as 0.3 microns with a filtration efficiency of at least 99.97%. Some air purifiers are also equipped with special filters, such as the A2001, which can effectively remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke from wildfires, and dust.

Your GIF Image

Please note:

The information shared here is for informational purposes only. It is not intended for medical emergencies or to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Always seek the guidance of a licensed medical professional with any medical questions. External links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of our products or the information provided.

Article citations:

Summary Table of the Current NAAQS

Final Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM)

Air Pollution and Your Health