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Indoor Air Quality Issues

The following information may contain links to information that was not produced or reviewed by EEBA staff, but is provided as is as a source of information for building professionals. Check out the following links to find the information that you are looking for:

• Is Your Home Making You Sick?
  Contains a list of pollutants that may be in your home. You can follow the Steps to Reduce Exposure to make your home "healthier".
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• American Lung Association® Health House® Program: An Overview
  The American Lung Association Health House program has generated extensive national, regional and local media attention during in its 10-year history.
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Healthy Home Alert
  Click on a number in a house diagram to find out more about a particular pollutant
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Health House Home Checklist
  A homeowner's guide to identifying home environment problems
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Health House Features
  A list of features of an ALA Health House
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Spot Ventilation
  Source control to improve indoor air quality
  Source: DOE Building Technologies Program
• Causes of Indoor Air Quality Problems
  Source: DOE Building Technologies Program
• Healthy Indoor Air
  Source: ColoradoNewHomeChoices.org
• Asthma
  Tips on eliminating common ‘triggers’ in the home
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Carbon Monoxide
  Tips for detecting the gas and preventing tragedy
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Dust Mites
  Tips for identifying and reduce dust mites allergens
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Healthy Cleaning Alternatives
  Safe, effective household products
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Lead
  Tips for identifying and eliminating lead in the home
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
  Tips on clearing the air inside your home
  Source: American Lung Association® Health House® Program