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As if there isn’t enough to worry about, here are more air pollutants to watch out for!

1.Secondhand smoke- From fumes made by smokers, secondhand smoke is made up of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals. Secondary smoke can cause infections, severe asthma and lung cancer.

2.VOCs- Also known as volatile organic compounds, sources of these may include clothes which have been dry-cleaned, synthetic carpets, paints and varnish. Effects of VOC’s include eye irritation, nose irritation, nausea, tiredness, and headaches,

3.Pesticides- from insect sprays and mothballs and are known causes of dizziness, headache, nausea, weakness, nervous system damage and even cancer!

Know what you’re up against! Here’s a basic list of common air pollutants that dirty up the air in your home!

1. Carbon monoxide- Comes from car exhaust, malfunctioning fireplaces and other fuel powered appliances. This can make you very ill or even kill!

2.Mold spores and dust mites- These make asthma and allergies even worse!

3.Formaldehyde- found in paint, permanent press fabrics and glue that holds together plywood, this can cause irritation in the nose and lungs, dizziness, headaches and nausea.

4.Radon- This is produced by soils and rocks underneath homes. It is an invisible gas and is the second known cause of lung cancer.