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	* Indoor environmental quality.		* Indoor environmental quality.
	* Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.		* Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.
		+	* MedicAir air purification technology.
	* Radon.		* Radon.
	* Sick building syndrome.		* Sick building syndrome.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution that is emitted by a variety of products, chemicals, cooking and even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain ~~air~~ pollutants that affect our health ~~adversely~~.	+	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution that is emitted by a variety of products, chemicals, cooking and even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain pollutants that affect our health.

−	By learning about these pollutants, it will be easier to control some of the common problems found in interior spaces. It will also help to improve indoor air and reduce the health risks related to indoor air quality ~~(IAQ)~~.	+	For more information see: Indoor air quality.

	= Common pollutants =		= Common pollutants =
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	Measures to prevent:		Measures to prevent:

−	* A do-it-yourself radon kit can test the home. If the result indicates a problem then a qualified and professional mitigation specialist should be called .	+	* A do-it-yourself radon kit can test the home. If the result indicates a problem then a qualified and professional mitigation specialist should be called.
	* During the construction of a new home, builders can be asked to include radon-reducing features if necessary.		* During the construction of a new home, builders can be asked to include radon-reducing features if necessary.
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		+	For more information see: Radon.

	== Secondhand smoke ==		== Secondhand smoke ==

−	Secondhand smoke is environmental tobacco smoke which can lead to cancer or ~~severe~~ respiratory illness. It is made up of two forms of smoke:	+	Secondhand smoke is environmental tobacco smoke which can lead to cancer or respiratory illness. It is made up of two forms of smoke:

	* Burning tobacco or mainstream smoke which is exhaled by a smoker.		* Burning tobacco or mainstream smoke which is exhaled by a smoker.
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−	* Children are more vulnerable to secondhand smoke. To protect children ~~from it,~~ do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car.	+	* Children are more vulnerable to secondhand smoke. To protect children do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car.

	== Combustion pollutants ==		== Combustion pollutants ==

−	Combustion pollutants are emitted from the burning of fuels. In homes, the significant source of combustion pollutants are improperly vented or unvented fuel-burning appliances including fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, water heaters, gas stoves and ~~dryers~~.	+	Combustion pollutants are emitted from the burning of fuels. In homes, the significant source of combustion pollutants are improperly vented or unvented fuel-burning appliances including fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, water heaters, gas stoves and so on.

−	The types and amounts of pollutants emitted depend on the kind of appliance, how well the device or appliance is installed, maintained and vented, and the type of fuel it uses. Common combustion pollutants are carbon monoxide, which causes dizziness, headaches, nausea and fatigue, and nitrogen dioxide, which causes nose, eyes and throat irritation and ~~increases~~ respiratory ~~infections~~.	+	The types and amounts of pollutants emitted depend on the kind of appliance, how well the device or appliance is installed, maintained and vented, and the type of fuel it uses. Common combustion pollutants are carbon monoxide, which causes dizziness, headaches, nausea and fatigue, and nitrogen dioxide, which causes nose, eyes and throat irritation and can exacerbate respiratory problems.

−	Measures to prevent	+	Measures to prevent:

	* Use fuel-burning appliances in well-ventilated rooms.		* Use fuel-burning appliances in well-ventilated rooms.
	* Make sure that all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed, adjusted, used and maintained.		* Make sure that all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed, adjusted, used and maintained.
		+
		+	For more information see: Carbon monoxide.

	== Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ==		== Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ==

−	Volatile organic compounds evaporate at room temperature and are released by a range of products ~~used in homes,~~ such as paints and lacquers, paint strippers, pesticides, dry-cleaned clothing, air fresheners and cleaning supplies. They are ~~extremely~~ hazardous and can cause nose, eye, and throat irritation, nausea, headaches, and can even damage the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.	+	Volatile organic compounds evaporate at room temperature and are released by a range of products such as paints and lacquers, paint strippers, pesticides, dry-cleaned clothing, air fresheners and cleaning supplies. They are potentially hazardous and can cause nose, eye, and throat irritation, nausea, headaches, and can even damage the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.

	Measures to prevent:		Measures to prevent:

−	* Read and follow all directions and warnings ~~carefully~~ on ~~common household~~ products;	+	* Read and follow all directions and warnings on products.
−	* Ensure ~~that~~ there is plenty of fresh air and ventilation while painting, renovating or using products that may release VOCs;	+	* Ensure there is plenty of fresh air and ventilation while painting, renovating or using products that may release VOCs.
−	* Never mix products unless instructed to do so on the label;	+	* Never mix products unless instructed to do so on the label.
−	* ~~VOCs evaporate into the air easily when chemically contained products are used or when they are stored. So store the~~ products according to the manufacturer's instructions ~~and~~	+	* Store products according to the manufacturer's instructions in a safe place, away from children.
−	* Keep all the products in a safe place, away from children.	+
		+	For more information see: Volatile organic compounds.

	== Asthma triggers ==		== Asthma triggers ==

−	Asthma triggers can be detected in schools, homes, and offices and include dust mites, mould, pet dander and secondhand smoke~~. A home may have mould growing on pillows, blankets or stuffed animals, secondhand smoke in the air or cat and dog hairs on the carpet and floors~~.	+	Asthma triggers can be detected in schools, homes, and offices and include dust mites, mould, pet dander and secondhand smoke.

−	Asthma triggers cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and breathing problems. Asthma attacks can be severe and life-threatening~~. However~~, asthma can be treated with the right medicines and by eliminating asthma triggers.	+	Asthma triggers cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and breathing problems. Asthma attacks can be severe and life-threatening, however, asthma can be treated with the right medicines and by eliminating asthma triggers.

	Measures to prevent:		Measures to prevent:

−	* Do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car;	+	* Do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car.
−	* Dust and clean daily;	+	* Dust and clean daily.
−	* Fix water leaks and clean moulds;	+	* Fix water leaks and clean moulds.
−	* Wash sheets, blankets or covers every week in hot water;	+	* Wash sheets, blankets or covers every week in hot water.
−	* Use anti-allergy mattresses and pillow covers~~, and~~	+	* Use anti-allergy mattresses and pillow covers.
	* Keep pets off soft furniture and out of the bedroom.		* Keep pets off soft furniture and out of the bedroom.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution that is emitted by a variety of products, chemicals or even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain air pollutants that affect our health adversely.	+	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution that is emitted by a variety of products, chemicals, cooking and even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain air pollutants that affect our health adversely.

	By learning about these pollutants, it will be easier to control some of the common problems found in interior spaces. It will also help to improve indoor air and reduce the health risks related to indoor air quality (IAQ).		By learning about these pollutants, it will be easier to control some of the common problems found in interior spaces. It will also help to improve indoor air and reduce the health risks related to indoor air quality (IAQ).

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−	* Children are more vulnerable to secondhand smoke~~, to~~ protect children from ~~secondhand smoke~~ do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car.	+	* Children are more vulnerable to secondhand smoke. To protect children from it, do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car.

	== Combustion pollutants ==		== Combustion pollutants ==

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−	* A do-it-yourself radon kit can test the home. If the result indicates a ~~probelm~~ then a qualified and professional mitigation specialist should be called .	+	* A do-it-yourself radon kit can test the home. If the result indicates a problem then a qualified and professional mitigation specialist should be called .
	* During the construction of a new home, builders can be asked to include radon-reducing features if necessary.		* During the construction of a new home, builders can be asked to include radon-reducing features if necessary.

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	== Combustion pollutants ==		== Combustion pollutants ==

−	Combustion ~~Pollutants~~ are emitted from the burning of fuels. In homes, the significant source of combustion pollutants are improperly vented or unvented fuel-burning appliances including fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, water heaters, gas stoves and dryers.	+	Combustion pollutants are emitted from the burning of fuels. In homes, the significant source of combustion pollutants are improperly vented or unvented fuel-burning appliances including fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, water heaters, gas stoves and dryers.

−	The types and amounts of pollutants emitted depend on the kind of appliance, how well the device or appliance is installed, maintained and vented and the type of fuel it uses. Common combustion pollutants are carbon monoxide, which causes dizziness, headaches, nausea and fatigue and nitrogen dioxide, which causes nose, eyes and throat irritation and increases respiratory infections.	+	The types and amounts of pollutants emitted depend on the kind of appliance, how well the device or appliance is installed, maintained and vented, and the type of fuel it uses. Common combustion pollutants are carbon monoxide, which causes dizziness, headaches, nausea and fatigue, and nitrogen dioxide, which causes nose, eyes and throat irritation and increases respiratory infections.

	Measures to prevent		Measures to prevent

−	* Use ~~well-ventilated rooms for~~ fuel-burning appliances.	+	* Use fuel-burning appliances in well-ventilated rooms.
	* Make sure that all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed, adjusted, used and maintained.		* Make sure that all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed, adjusted, used and maintained.

	== Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ==		== Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ==

−	Volatile organic compounds evaporate at room temperature and are released by a range of products used in homes such as; paints and lacquers, paint strippers, pesticides, dry-cleaned clothing, air fresheners, cleaning supplies ~~and so on~~. They are extremely hazardous and can cause nose, eye, and throat irritation, nausea, headaches, and can even damage the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.	+	Volatile organic compounds evaporate at room temperature and are released by a range of products used in homes, such as paints and lacquers, paint strippers, pesticides, dry-cleaned clothing, air fresheners and cleaning supplies. They are extremely hazardous and can cause nose, eye, and throat irritation, nausea, headaches, and can even damage the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.

	Measures to prevent:		Measures to prevent:

−	* Read and follow all directions and warnings carefully on common household products.	+	* Read and follow all directions and warnings carefully on common household products;
−	* Ensure that there is plenty of fresh air and ventilation while painting, renovating or using products that may release VOCs.	+	* Ensure that there is plenty of fresh air and ventilation while painting, renovating or using products that may release VOCs;
−	* Never mix products unless instructed to do so on the label.	+	* Never mix products unless instructed to do so on the label;
−	* VOCs , evaporate into the air easily when chemically contained products are used or when they are stored. So store the products according to the manufacturer's instructions.	+	* VOCs evaporate into the air easily when chemically contained products are used or when they are stored. So store the products according to the manufacturer's instructions and
	* Keep all the products in a safe place, away from children.		* Keep all the products in a safe place, away from children.

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−	* Do not let anyone ~~smoking~~ inside your home or car.	+	* Do not let anyone smoke inside your home or car;
−	* ~~Do the dusting~~ and ~~cleaning~~ daily.	+	* Dust and clean daily;
−	* Fix water leaks and clean moulds.	+	* Fix water leaks and clean moulds;
−	* Wash sheets, blankets or covers every week in hot water.	+	* Wash sheets, blankets or covers every week in hot water;
−	* Use anti-allergy mattresses and pillow covers.	+	* Use anti-allergy mattresses and pillow covers, and
	* Keep pets off soft furniture and out of the bedroom.		* Keep pets off soft furniture and out of the bedroom.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Air change rates.		* Air change rates.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution, that ~~can be~~ emitted by a variety of products, chemicals or even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain air pollutants that affect our health adversely.	+	You cannot see, but sometimes you can smell the indoor air pollution that is emitted by a variety of products, chemicals or even pets. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, and the air that we breathe in our homes, in school and at work can contain air pollutants that affect our health adversely.

−	By learning about these pollutants, it will be easier to control some of the common problems found in ~~indoor places such~~. It will also help to improve ~~your~~ indoor air and reduce the health risks related to indoor air quality (IAQ).	+	By learning about these pollutants, it will be easier to control some of the common problems found in interior spaces. It will also help to improve indoor air and reduce the health risks related to indoor air quality (IAQ).

	= Common pollutants =		= Common pollutants =

−	== Radon ==	+	=== Radon ===

	Radon is an odourless, colourless, tasteless radioactive gas that is formed in the soil and is the second main cause of lung cancer. This gas can enter your home through cracks and breaks or holes in floors and walls in contact with the ground.		Radon is an odourless, colourless, tasteless radioactive gas that is formed in the soil and is the second main cause of lung cancer. This gas can enter your home through cracks and breaks or holes in floors and walls in contact with the ground.
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−	* ~~With a~~ do-it-yourself radon kit~~, you~~ can test ~~your~~ home. If the result indicates a probelm then ~~call~~ a qualified and professional mitigation specialist .	+	* A do-it-yourself radon kit can test the home. If the result indicates a probelm then a qualified and professional mitigation specialist should be called .
−	* During the construction of a new home, ~~ask your builder~~ to include radon-reducing features if necessary.	+	* During the construction of a new home, builders can be asked to include radon-reducing features if necessary.

	== Secondhand smoke ==		== Secondhand smoke ==