Could my newly built or remodeled home affect my health?

If you just can’t shake the flu or cold after moving into your new home or after you remodel.

If you recently bought or moved into a newly built home or remodeled, and feel like you just can’t shake that cold or flu? Sick building symptoms could be the cause and have an negative affect your skin, respiratory, and neurological systems and transition into chronic health issues.

Many builders and developers use materials and products that are cost effective which oftentimes have toxic chemicals in them such as wood flooring, vinyl flooring, cabinetry, baseboards, carpet, paint and more. It may save money in the beginning but will have a huge financial increase in medical bills later on for those exposed to the elements that are off gassing into their systems and airways.

Among the possible symptoms are:

• throat irritation

• breathing difficulties

• tightness in the chest

• runny nose

• allergy-like symptoms, such as sneezing

• burning sensations in the nose

• dry, itchy skin rashes

• headaches

• dizziness

• difficulty concentrating

• forgetfulness

• fatigue

• irritability

• nausea

• body aches

• fever

• chills

It’s best to have a professional like DesignWell test the air and see what chemicals could be interfering with your health. Formaldehyde from adhesives and wood products can offgas for up to 15 years!

If you are a medical professional, please ask your patients if they have recently remodeled or have moved into a newly built home in the last 10-15 years. We have a full questionnaire for environmental wellness, contact us to set up a consultation so we can help you help your patients thrive better at home.

It is important to have good ventilation and filtration (see our professional VOC reducing and immune system supporting air purifiers).