Indoor Air Pollutants
an odorless, colorless gas that is a by-product of the incomplete burning of fuels
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings (exposure causes mesothelioma)
Asbestos
Radon is a known human carcinogen and is the second leading cause of ______
Lung Cancer
Adequate ventilation is key to promoting healthy indoor air, opening _______ is an easy way to encourage a good exchange of indoor and outdoor air
Windows
uranium in soil or rock breaks down to form radium, which then turns into what
Radon
a strong-smelling, toxic, and colorless gas used in making building materials and many household products (derived from methyl alcohol by oxidation)
Formaldehyde (CH2O)
________ occurs when building occupants experience symptoms such as headaches and respiratory problems after entering a particular building
Sick Building Syndrome
secondhand smoke impairs respiratory health and is responsible for about 3,000 lung cancer deaths per year in nonsmokers, so try to only ______ outside
Smoke
involuntary or passive smoking
Secondhand Smoking
contaminants that grow in damp environments can make you sick (mildew, mold, bacteria)
Biological Pollutants
_________ (an odorless, colorless gas) is toxic, and short-term exposure to elevated carbon monoxide levels in indoor settings can be lethal
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
_____ your pets and their bedding often to reduce allergy-causing dander
composed of nitrogen and oxygen and is one of a group of related gases called nitrogen oxides and is reddish brown in color
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
______uses substances that are largely unregulated and are not monitored by the government
Fragrance Products/Deodorizers
_______ is a form of pneumonia caused by exposure to the Legionella bacterium, and has been associated with buildings with poorly maintained air conditioning or heating systems
Legionnaires' Disease
change the air _______ more often when there's more smoke or pollen in the air.
Filters
the most toxic metal considered as a priority pollutant as an industrial pollutant, which enters in an environment via soil, air, and water/wastewater
Lead
The candles made of _____ wax release toxic chemicals such as toluene and benzene that can quickly build up to an unhealthy level in enclosed areas.
Paraffin
dust mites, mold, pet dander, environmental tobacco smoke, cockroach allergens, particulate matter, and others are considered asthma triggers sometimes causing ______ attacks
Asthma
Store ________ away from living areas, and when possible, use homemade cleaning products
Chemicals