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How serious are IAQ problems?
The vast majority of IAQ problems are relatively minor. This means that occupants may suffer health effects such as cold or flu-like symptoms. In the case of workplaces, some individuals may miss some work days, and productivity will be affected. Serious and/or permanent health effects are much rarer, however they do occur, as in the case of Legionnaire's disease outbreaks.
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State of current knowledge.
IAQ is a new field in many ways. Much of the current knowledge is less than 20 years old, and AAA Indoor Air Quality is constantly educating and training our staff with the latest information and technology to help home owners and business owners deal with the today's indoor air quality concerns.
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Types of pollutants.
These are the main types of contaminants that should be of major concern in maintaining the the air quality in your business or home. Some of these contaminants are in the form of gases. These would be generally classified as toxic chemicals. Air Pollutants: (Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide), Volatile Organic Compounds: (formaldehyde, solvents, perfumes and fragrances, etc.), and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (pesticides).
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Other pollutants are in the form of particles. These include bioaerosols (mold spores, pollen, viruses, bacteria, insect parts, animal dander, etc.); soot; particles from buildings, furnishings and occupants such as fiberglass, gypsum powder, paper dust, lint from clothing, carpet fibers, etc.; dirt (sandy and earthy material), etc.
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