Halie Wetherington
reporter@greenepublishing.com
The quality of air breathed in by humans typically relies on outside factors, such as smoking, industrial pollutants, or simple bacteria in the air caused by excessive moisture. If this low quality air is breathed in for a long amount of time, a range of illnesses can result. To avoid being around bad air and becoming ill, one's home must contain clean, breathable, non-harmful air. Air filters, humidifiers, and similar items mixed with a ventilation system can help. With the use of these items, however, they must be replaced accordingly, as to continue giving out clean air for the homeowners.
Not only are illnesses caused by low quality air, but conditions such as asthma are as well. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Asthma affects 25 million people in a given year, including seven million children. Asthma accounts for nearly 17 million physician office and hospital visits.” Even more reason to make certain that the air quality inside the home is top quality.