Your home’s air might be making you sick — here’s what to do about it
Indoor air quality can significantly impact health and well-being. Contaminants such as dust, allergens, and volatile organic compounds can circulate through HVAC systems, affecting the air we breathe. Proper ventilation and regular maintenance of HVAC systems are essential for maintaining good indoor air quality.
- ▪Indoor air quality can affect daily health and comfort.
- ▪HVAC systems can circulate dust, allergens, and other pollutants throughout the home.
- ▪Signs of poor indoor air quality include excessive dust, musty odors, and flaring allergies.
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Lifestyle Your home’s air might be making you sick — here’s what to do about it By Nishka Dhawan Published June 7, 2026, 12:25 p.m. ET New York Post photo composite See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We all know about the effects of outdoor air pollution, but have you considered that indoor air quality can affect how you feel day to day? If your home smells dusty or musty, or even causes your allergies to flare up, your HVAC system could be part of the problem — or the problem itself. People don’t realize that an HVAC system does more than cool your home.
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