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14 Ways to Improve Air
Quality in Your Home
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Use an air purifier.
An air purifier with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can remove about 99.97 percent of most small airborne particles, like dust and bacteria, that may be harming air quality. You might consider having an air purifier in other parts of your home as well.
Allergens like pet dander and dust mites
are commonly found in bedding.
Wash your bedding regularly.
If you don’t have a ceiling fan, consider getting a standing fan. Having a fan on will help circulate
the air in your bedroom.
Turn on a fan.
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Perfumes, scented candles, and some cleaning supplies can linger in the air and trigger symptoms.
Limit use of scented products.
Moisture can attract pests and mold. A dehumidifier will remove moisture from the air. Indoor humidity levels should be under 50 percent.
Use a dehumidifier.
This will keep pests away from your home.
Particles from pest debris and fecal matter can
pollute the air.
Cover your trash.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), indoor smoke can be 100 times above healthy levels in homes with poor ventilation. Consider installing
an exhaust fan to remove smoke, humidity,
and other contaminants.
Make sure your kitchen is well-ventilated.
Carpets can easily collect dust, dirt, and
other contaminants. Be sure to vacuum them
two to three times per week.
Clean carpets.
Make sure your fireplace is fully vented. A fireplace that isn't fully vented can cause smoke buildup and worsen your home’s air quality.
Clean your fireplace.
Clutter like old files and clothing can collect
dust that pollutes the air.
Clear out clutter.
Keeping your home clean will help keep the air in your home clean. But it's important to read labels to make sure the cleaning supplies you use don’t contain chemicals that could harm your lung health.
Clean regularly.
Opening windows is an easy way to help
circulate and bring in fresh air.
Crack open windows.
Solid fuels include wood, charcoal, coal, and more. These cooking methods produce more smoke and add to air pollution.
Avoid cooking with kerosene and solid fuels.
Leaks and standing water can bring in pollutants from the outdoors. They can also lead to mold formation.
Look for leaks.
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Pollen, pet dander, dust, perfumes, smoke, and mold are common culprits of allergic reactions in your eyes. They can contribute to dry, red, itchy, and watery eyes.
A few types of eye drops can help. Antihistamine and mast-cell stabilizer eye drops help relieve itchiness and prevent eye allergies, and decongestant eye drops help relieve redness and itching.
Other treatments include artificial tears, which help wash away allergens, and steroid eye drops for chronic symptoms (but only use these with medical supervision).
Read about our picks for the best allergy eye drops here.
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Dry eyes, crying, smoking cannabis, staying up late, and lack of sleep are just a few of the reasons your eyes might become red. They cause the blood vessels on the surface of your eyes to expand, making the whites appear pink or red.
Eye drops for relieving redness are often made from a decongestant that constricts these blood vessels, though other options exist. However, “rebound redness” is common after the decongestant wears off, so it may be useful to also try a preservative-free lubricating eye drop to help with redness.
Note that some of the eye drops for relieving redness can be toxic if swallowed
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If you have a scratchy, burning feeling in your eyes, you may have dry eye. Causes include being in a dusty, smoky, or windy environment, meibomian gland dysfunction, having certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease, and taking certain medications, such as sleeping pills and cold medication.
You can use lubricating eye drops, also called artificial tears, to help treat dry eyes. Just be careful not to choose eye drops that contain preservatives or are targeted at relieving red eyes, because these can actually make dry eye worse in some people. Read more about dry eye syndrome here.
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Eye fatigue, also called asthenopia, may present as dry eyes, watery eyes, blurred vision, headaches, or facial muscle fatigue (from squinting). Staring at a screen, driving, wearing the wrong glasses prescription, or reading in poor light can all lead to it.
Tired eyes are often treated with eye drops for dry eyes, but it’s best to check with your doctor first to determine the underlying cause.
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You might be experiencing irritation from contact lenses for a number of reasons, like poor fit/material, damaged or dirty lenses, allergens sticking to the lenses, or dry eyes.
Experts usually recommend avoiding certain eye drops when you’re wearing contact lenses. But if you’re experiencing irritation, talk with your doctor. They may recommend wetting drops or preservative-free lubricating drops.
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Pain, swelling, redness, sensitivity to light, decrease in vision, and drainage (involving pus or water) are all symptoms of an infection. The right eye drops can often relieve conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other infections, like styes or contact-lens-related infections.
However, if you suspect you have an infection, it’s best to see a doctor to ensure that you’re getting the right treatment.
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