The DHA (Department of Health and Ageing in Australia) has released a report saying that more and more people are developing asthma due to the fact that they are exposed to common triggers for the disease, such as manmade allergens and pollutants. This health disease, which often lasts an entire lifetime, is currently affecting more than 18 million Australians. There are three major groupings of triggers that have been identified:

-Smoking and other chemically produced products

-Biologic effects such as mold, pets, or other pests that cause reactions in people

-Humidity in a closed environment, which causes the development of mold, fungus, and mites

Using proper cleaning procedures in areas that are most vulnerable to problems, such as furniture, carpeting, or bedding, will help in the short term, but long term protection requires maintaining your air conditioning and keeping pests under control. Even though it costs money to improve the quality of your air conditioning, it will help keep you healthy in the long run.

Installing a DIY home ventilation system will help you improve the quality of your indoor air in the long term. Proper home ventilation is not just a matter of conserving energy, it’s also a comfort and health issue. Homes with drafts are difficult to keep heated correctly, but keeping it tightly sealed may ultimately turn the air inside stuffy and uncomfortable. These passive home ventilation systems will keep the air flowing without using much energy.

Air conditioners typically operate by pushing fresh air into the lowest levels of the home, which through physics pushes the older air upwards, the same way that hot air rises. Most homes are designed in this way, especially since it is also easier to install the equipment on the main floor. Keep your doors closed in the summer and install a vent at the top of the home to let this old air out. One recommendation here is to use a rotary vent that could show you specifically where the air is coming from.

AC units that let fresh air in like this generally work better than your traditional HVAC that does not. This process will remove the old, stale air from your home, along with the pollutants and allergens that was in it. Modern technology keeps the air in your home cool while freshening it up. This mechanical process will keep you healthier, and prevent diseases like asthma from taking root in your body.