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The choke’s on you: different types of pollution and what causes them
Type of pollutionCauseEffect
Volatile organic compoundsFurniture, paint, upholstery, carpets, cleaning products, perfumes, air freshenersEye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, skin reactions, fatigue, dizziness, nausea
FormaldehydePressed wood products, insulation foam, furniture, glues, paintsEye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, skin reactions, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, coughing
PesticidesInsecticides on indoor plants, fungicides, germicides and disinfectantsEye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, damage to central nervous system, damage to kidneys
MouldDamp Eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, difficulty with memory
DustDust collects on textured surfaces and areas cleaned infrequentlyAllergies and asthma attacks