Poor indoor air quality may cause one or more of the following symptoms that can worsen over time, headache, wheezing, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms may also get worse. In rare cases, an inflammation of the lungs called hypersensitivity pneumonitis may develop.

By understanding some of the possible causes of this pollution, you can then start to control or get rid of it. The good news is that you can do something right now to improve the indoor air quality in your home.