Common Diseases Due to Indoor Air Pollution

You may not know this but some of the biggest sources of indoor air pollution are the very products that you use to freshen your home, your clothes and your cars. When used, these products release phthalates and other heavy, unnatural chemicals into your air. That's why, according to the EPA, indoor air (where the average Indian spends 90% of their time) is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air.

Estimated Annual Cancer Cases from Indoor Air Pollution

Radon alone causes 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths/year (EPA).Secondhand smoke contributes to ~7,300 lung cancer deaths/year in U.S. non-smokers (CDC).Indoor coal burning (e.g., in China) is linked to ~100,000+ lung cancer cases annually (WHO).Conservative global estimate for cancers from all indoor air pollutants likely exceeds 50,000–100,000 cases/year, with radon and SHS being the top contributors.

Who doesn't enjoy inhaling fresh air or the sensation of fresh air on the face? Nothing fresh is the air outdoors in cities and towns in India.

But then how clean is the air inside? Recent articles (https://www.businessworld.in/article/13-million-deaths-every-year-in-india-due-to-indoor-air-pollution-125739) in Business World state that nearly 1.3 billion people die every year in India from indoor air pollution. One might argue that the article is biased towards rural settings, but it does not imply that the indoor air quality inside cities is better.
Farms burning, more vehicles on the road all contribute to poor air quality inside and outside.

Indoor air pollution (read the causes here) is an invisible killer with adverse impacts on our health. Let us better comprehend the health problems or diseases that may be triggered by indoor air pollution.

Low Grade Effects of Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor air pollution does not realize itself as a disease at the initial stage. Some characteristic symptoms and signs we confuse as an allergy or cold. Some of the symptoms of indoor air pollution are:

Coughing
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Fatigue
Dizziness
Headaches
Upper Respiratory Congestion

These symptoms don't continue. You will observe that the symptoms disappear as soon as you exit the contaminated room or building. So, does the damage from indoor air pollution end here? No! Remaining surrounded by contaminated atmosphere always can lead to some serious diseases as well.

Severe diseases caused by Indoor Air Pollution

Rhinitis: Rhinitis is essentially inflammation of the lining of the nasal cavity. Rhinitis from indoor air pollution is generally the non-allergic form. Symptoms are clogged or runny nose, sneezing, cough or sore throat. Sometimes non-allergic rhinitis is more prolonged in duration and requires medical care.

Asthma: Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the airways to the lungs. The condition complicates breathing. Asthmatic individuals also can't perform some activities. It is the common belief that asthma is a more hereditary disease. That is indeed so, but indoor air quality is another most prominent cause for individuals to contract asthma. Elevated concentrations of particulate matter, sulphur oxides, tobacco smoke are some of the other causes that induce Asthma.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A term which is used for a variety of progressive lung illnesses. Chronic bronchitis (inflammation of air passageways within the lung), emphysema (alveoli within the lungs become damaged), and refractory asthma (an illness in which medication also fails to work) fall within the category of COPD.

Although COPD is caused primarily by outdoor air pollution, indoor air pollution can make the condition worse in people with COPD. This research in the American Thoracic Society journal also reaffirms that indoor air pollution can make it difficult for people with COPD. In developing nations, women who do not have clean fuel in their residences have a higher chance of experiencing COPD conditions.

Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a lung infection essentially. In pneumonia, the lungs are inflamed and the air sacs within the lungs become filled with water. The symptoms of pneumonia are chills, fever, cough, and phlegm while coughing. Pneumonia if not treated can also lead to death. The World Health Organization in a report has stated that indoor air pollution is a cause of nearly 28% of deaths due to pneumonia.

Weakening of lung capacity and reduced immunity: If air pollution levels are high over a span of time, breathing the polluted air can compromise the lung functioning. Additionally, the dust particles are capable of irritating the airways and lungs. This decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and compromises the immune response in our body.

Safeguarding Against Indoor Air Pollution

So, is there something that we can do to protect ourselves from this silent killer?

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Conclusion

Unlike the air outdoors, indoor air cannot purify itself. It is our responsibility to keep the indoor air quality at its best for healthy living. So, before your body responds to indoor air pollution make a step towards cleaning your house and purifying it. Use non-electric air purifiers. Save the environment and your health as well! To know more about our product series and details visit our website www.plantorigen.com