{"id":977,"date":"2023-01-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dublin.premierishere.com\/blog\/?p=977"},"modified":"2023-01-30T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:00:00","slug":"new-year-new-air-duct-cleaning-and-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/new-year-new-air-duct-cleaning-and-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Air: Duct Cleaning and Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dublin.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_Allergy_Women_Cold_And_Flu_Illness_Indoor_air_quality_800x561-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dublin.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_Allergy_Women_Cold_And_Flu_Illness_Indoor_air_quality_800x561-1-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"sick-woman-blowing-nose-sitting-on-sofa\" class=\"wp-image-978\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many people make New Year\u2019s resolutions related to their health. They vow to eat better, exercise more, and drink plenty of water. Those goals can get really specific such as cutting out specific food groups or quitting smoking. Perhaps you\u2019ve made some specific health-related resolutions this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although specific, actionable goals are good, a lot of people don\u2019t think about simple things that influence our health on a daily basis. For example, your indoor air quality plays a significant role in the healthiness of your home. In fact, <a href=\"\/dublin\/services\/indoor-air-quality\/duct-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">duct cleaning in Warner Robins, GA<\/a> is one of the services we offer that can contribute to better health. Learn what\u2019s potentially lurking in your ducts that could be contributing to less-than-optimal health in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cMy House Is Clean, So Why Would My Ducts Be Dirty?\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, contaminants from the outside can enter your home and affect your indoor air quality (IAQ). These can include pollen, dust, dirt, mold spores, and environmental hazards such as smoke, smog, and even the burning of fossil fuels.\u00a0Indoor pollutants include biological micro-organisms, pet and human dander, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as paint, household cleansers, aerosols, and disinfectants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some issues that squeaky-clean ducts can improve include respiratory problems and the quality of your sleep. Let\u2019s examine how ducts affect indoor air quality in these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respiratory Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the particulates we\u2019ve mentioned can contribute to a wide range of common respiratory issues from the common cold to asthma. Here\u2019s a list of respiratory problems that poor indoor air quality can exacerbate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Common cold<\/li><li>Flu<\/li><li>Asthma<\/li><li>Sore throat<\/li><li>Stuffy nose and post-nasal drip<\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Allergies<\/li><li>Runny eyes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or any of your household members frequently suffer from any of these ailments, dirty ductwork could be contributing to the problem. Allergies and other respiratory-related conditions can develop at any age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For senior citizens and the immunocompromised, poor indoor quality can trigger or exacerbate certain ailments. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/mounting-evidence-suggests-air-pollution-triggers-autoimmune-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent study<\/a> showed that \u201cinhaling air pollutants over time triggers systemic inflammation throughout the body, which may lead to or exacerbate a number of autoimmune diseases.\u201d As with respiratory issues, regular duct cleaning is recommended if anyone in your household is elderly or has an autoimmune disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who have allergies or get colds and headaches frequently often have difficulty staying and falling asleep. Poor indoor air quality can also contribute to a bad night\u2019s sleep because it\u2019s related to sleep-disordered breathing in adults. An increased risk of sleep apnea was linked to indoor air pollution in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoracic.org\/about\/newsroom\/press-releases\/journal\/2019\/air-pollution-may-increase-risk-of-sleep-apnea.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study from the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsjournals.org\/journal\/annalsats?utm_campaign=2019%20press%20releases&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_l0WMj1lH0-umNtsf0q9lf9QUP7ObJmook5S2k4kD3f_zIUbMdkln6Z2V0Ly8XAKhHR8Mc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annals of the American Thoracic Society<\/a>. If you or someone in your household is a loud snorer, improving the air quality may result in a better night\u2019s sleep for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ear, nose, and throat discomfort that poor indoor air causes interfere with the quality of your sleep. Even if you manage to sleep through the night, the quality of your sleep might not be optimal. It\u2019s easy to tell if you\u2019ve had a good or a bad night\u2019s sleep based on how rested you feel the next day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Experience the Premier Difference. <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact-us\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with Premier Heating &amp; Air for duct cleaning services today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that indoor air quality plays a big role in the healthiness of your home? 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