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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a term which refers to the air quality within a building, especially relating to the health and comfort of the building occupants. IAQ can be adversely affected by: gases such as carbon monoxide, radon and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), particulates such as fine dust and asbestos, molds, bacteria such as legionella (which may give rise to Legionnaire`s Disease), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (which may give rise to TB).
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Environmental Efficiency can sample for all these contaminants and advise you of the steps to take if accepted limits are breached.
Where IAQ is an issue it is common for people to report one or more of the following symptoms:
- Dryness and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and skin
- Headache and Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Hypersensitivity and allergies
- Sinus congestion
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness and Nausea
People generally notice their symptoms after several hours at work and feel better after they have left the building.
