Indoor air quality is a part of everyday life that can influence our health and safety. This paper will discuss the main parameters involved in assessing indoor air quality. This topic is one of importance, as most people live most of their life indoors, and are susceptible to contaminants or dangers that may not be apparent without investigation. By understanding the possible dangers and health risks associated with air quality, we are better able to identify and improve indoor air quality around us.
The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists over 5 major parameters when investigating indoor air quality. These categories contain almost every possible indoor air pollutant, and may sometimes overlap with each other in areas. …show more content…
Smoke from tobacco and other inhaled combustible compounds is known to be carcinogenic, causing lung cancer. In addition to this, is has been known to cause birth defects and lead to heart disease. Inhaling smoke is also linked to a weakened immune system, causing a person to be more susceptible to illness and pathogens attacking the body. Removing smoke contamination from an indoor area will happen soon after the source of the smoke, such as a cigarette is extinguished. However although the smoke may be gone, foul smelling residue and discoloration may be long lasting and require thorough cleaning to fully remove signs previous smoking. Removing smoke from an environment will immediately return blood pressure and heart rate to normal, as well as gradually removing many of the effects of smoking over …show more content…
It is a colorless and strongly scented gas. Formaldehyde has been known to be found in products such as treated wood and particle board. Formaldehyde’s effects on the human body may include cancer, bleeding from the nose, sore throat, itchy eyes, and coughing. To limit exposure to formaldehyde, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) recommends limiting contact with known formaldehyde containing products. The CDC also recommends ensuring proper air circulation is present when working with treated woods, smoking, and around
The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists over 5 major parameters when investigating indoor air quality. These categories contain almost every possible indoor air pollutant, and may sometimes overlap with each other in areas. …show more content…
Smoke from tobacco and other inhaled combustible compounds is known to be carcinogenic, causing lung cancer. In addition to this, is has been known to cause birth defects and lead to heart disease. Inhaling smoke is also linked to a weakened immune system, causing a person to be more susceptible to illness and pathogens attacking the body. Removing smoke contamination from an indoor area will happen soon after the source of the smoke, such as a cigarette is extinguished. However although the smoke may be gone, foul smelling residue and discoloration may be long lasting and require thorough cleaning to fully remove signs previous smoking. Removing smoke from an environment will immediately return blood pressure and heart rate to normal, as well as gradually removing many of the effects of smoking over …show more content…
It is a colorless and strongly scented gas. Formaldehyde has been known to be found in products such as treated wood and particle board. Formaldehyde’s effects on the human body may include cancer, bleeding from the nose, sore throat, itchy eyes, and coughing. To limit exposure to formaldehyde, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) recommends limiting contact with known formaldehyde containing products. The CDC also recommends ensuring proper air circulation is present when working with treated woods, smoking, and around