Indoor Air Pollutants

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Mold

  • Source: Moisture buildup (bathrooms, basements)

  • Impact: Allergies, asthma attacks.

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Organisms (and their detritus)

  • Source: Dust mites, cockroach droppings, pet dander

  • Impact: Allergies, asthma.

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VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

  • Source: Paints, cleaners, furniture

  • Impact: Headaches, cancer, organ damage.

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Asbestos

  • Source: Old insulation, floor tiles

  • Impact: Lung cancer (mesothelioma); asbestosis.

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Radon

  • Source: Natural radioactive decay from rocks (basements)

  • Impact: Lung cancer risk.

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

  • Source: Unvented heaters, gas stoves

  • Impact: Oxygen deprivation; death if high exposure.

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Tobacco Smoke

  • Source: Cigarettes, cigars

  • Impact: Lung cancer, heart disease, secondhand smoke danger.

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Pesticides

  • Source: Sprayed indoors or tracked in

  • Impact: Nervous system effects; possible cancer link.

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Lead (indoor)

  • Source: Old paint, contaminated dust

  • Impact: Brain/nervous system damage, especially in kids.

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Particulates (Indoor)

  • Source: Cooking smoke, dust, burning candles

  • Impact: Respiratory problems, worsens asthma.

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Nitrogen Oxides (Indoor)

  • Source: Gas stoves, heaters

  • Impact: Respiratory irritation; worsens asthma.