The following are just a few of the factors that may aggravate breathing problems.
Design, installation and condition of the heat & AC system. It is not uncommon to find dirty evaporator coils like you see in this picture.
Your lungs have to process the air your system puts out.
Flooring materials and installation method
Nearby bodies of water – even ditches and small ponds
Prevailing wind direction
Removal of any sources of dampness or water (to minimize rodents, roaches and other critters)
Nearby pollen sources
Sources of pollution
Nearby animals
Amount of traffic near the house
Nearby pools with high chlorine levels
The most crucial item here is the heat & AC system. A properly designed, installed and maintained system should maintain a low humidity level and good air quality. Very few systems are optimized to do this. Builders install inexpensive equipment "cookie cutter style" instead of optimizing systems for each particular house.
Additional filtration and/or a "jump duct" to improve air circulation may be helpful in the bedroom of someone who has breathing problems.
I have a licensed heat & air expert (not just a technician) as part of my team. We’d be glad to visit with you about your particular situation. Call me at 281-704-0641 or email me at dg93@sbcglobal.net
While breathing difficulties tend to be the most prevalent issue I encounter, I also like to ask about any other health and safety issues that might pertain to my clients.
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