Sick Home symptoms develop because a house literally can't breathe. Homes that are designed and constructed to minimize the amount of outdoor air that can move in and out may have higher pollutant levels. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants. These harmful pollutants are invisible, odorless and not readily detected.
If you can see mold or smell musty odors, not only is moisture dangerously accumulating, but the contaminants in your house are not being expelled. Your home can become congested with internal pollutants and wreak havoc not only on itself, but most dangerously, your family.
Humidex effectively expels all types of contaminants and pollutants in your home and replenishes it with fresher and healthier air. The air exchange is within the guidelines of the EPA and other health authorities to maintain a healthy home. Air purifiers may only be able to filter certain contaminants and some utilize ozone or other chemicals. In addition, air purifiers are not equipped with a ventilation system that can draw in the pollutants from a large area, which means investing in more than one. Humidex effectively provides an average of 6-10 natural healthy air exchanges per day, without ozone, chemicals, or filters.
Below is a chart of just how the everyday indoor air quality of your home can affect your family’s health:
| Household Product or Activity | IAQ Issues | Health Effects |
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Moisture from everyday activities: cooking, laundry, washing, breathing |
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Allergic reactions, asthma, sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness, lethargy, fever, and digestive problems |
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Household Products: |
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Eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea; damage to liver, kidney, and central nervous system. |
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Tobacco Smoke |
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Eye, nose, and throat irritation; respiratory infections and bronchitis; lung cancer |
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Pesticides |
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Irritation to eye, nose, and throat; damage to central nervous system and kidney; increased risk of cancer. |
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Combustion Appliances: |
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Headaches, disorientation, dizziness, nausea, fatigue |
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New carpeting, pressed wood paneling or furniture, particle or fiber board |
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Eye, nose, and throat irritation; wheezing and coughing; fatigue; skin rash; severe allergic reactions. May cause cancer. |
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Gas stoves, kerosene heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves |
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Eye, nose, and throat irritation; respiratory infections and bronchitis; lung cancer |
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Unventilated Basement - natural breakdown of uranium in soil. Seepage through floor cracks. |
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Leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers & the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. |
“My unit was installed 10 days ago and the change in my basement has been dramatic. Our house is built on a high water table and the moisture problem in the basement had been awful. Dampness and mold could not be controlled with 2 dehumidifiers. The Humidex HDS-209 has been a welcome addition to our home. No more smell and dampness and we can now use our basement for extra storage. Thanks for making a great product.”
Regards,
C.C.
