Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath may be symptoms you experience if there are vermin or decaying mold on your vents. The American Lung Association warns that poor indoor air quality can contribute to the spread of bacteria, infections and even lung disease in extreme cases. Mold and mildew that circulates through the air through dirty air passages can worsen or cause skin problems, such as eczema, rashes, and hives. Along with possible health hazards, dirty ducts cause bad odors.
Because of mold and mildew, you will begin to notice a musty smell in the home, which only worsens the situation. Even your HVAC system can become less efficient, increasing the risk of disease or disease. The air quality in your home is directly related to the cleaning of the air ducts. When the ducts become dirty, the air passing through them becomes contaminated.
Dirty air can affect the health of everyone in your household, including your pets. Poor air quality can lead to irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, respiratory problems, and even problems with the heart and cardiovascular system. Clearly, when these pollutants enter the lungs, they cause respiratory problems. When they enter the nostrils, there are similar consequences.
Particles from the air passages can reach the sinuses and cause inflammation. That inflammation can develop into an infection. Although sinus infections are usually a painful nuisance, if left untreated they can lead to serious health problems. Worsening allergies is probably the most common side effect of dirty air ducts.
The best way to determine whether or not your allergy attacks are caused by accumulations in the ventilation ducts is to pay attention to whether or not your allergies worsen when you are at home and disappear after you leave. Family members who have respiratory problems, such as asthma and allergies, may react to dirty or clogged vents. Allergens circulating in indoor air can cause increased respiratory attacks. Allergy symptoms may include watery or itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, and itchy throat.
Determine if friends or family members with allergies or asthma experience increased symptoms when they are at home. If you have children or elderly relatives in your home, it is especially important that the ducts be cleaned, as respiratory attacks may be more dangerous for these age groups. And as the ducts become dirty, the number of insects or rodents inside the ducts tends to increase.
