Many of us are accustomed to thinking that we are completely safe at home, protected from street dust and noise. However, hermetically sealed plastic windows create a thermos effect, which can cause serious harm to the body. Air quality In an apartment it is often worse than on a busy street, and the reason for this is the high concentration of carbon dioxide.
The Invisible Threat of Fatigue
The main cause of morning headaches and chronic fatigue is not stress, but hypoxia. When we breathe indoors, oxygen levels drop slightly, but carbon dioxide (CO2) levels rise rapidly.
When the CO2 norm is exceeded, the body goes into energy saving mode:
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Decreasing concentration.
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Drowsiness and apathy appear.
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The pulse quickens and the blood pressure rises.
The brain literally begins to “suffocate,” which directly affects our productivity and mood throughout the day.
Accumulation of viruses and allergens
In an unventilated room, the air becomes stagnant. This is an ideal environment for the proliferation of bacteria and viruses. If someone in the house is sick, the concentration of pathogens in a confined space reaches a peak within a few hours.
In addition, household toxins accumulate in the air:
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Formaldehyde from furniture.
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Particles of household chemicals.
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Dust and pet hair.
Regular through ventilation works as a powerful filter, removing contaminated air masses and replacing them with fresh ones, which is critical for the functioning of the immune system.
Moisture Control and Mold
In winter, radiators dry out the air, and the lack of ventilation leads to the other extreme – the accumulation of excess moisture in corners and on windows (condensation). This imbalance creates the conditions for the emergence black moldthe spores of which are extremely dangerous for the respiratory tract.
Ventilation helps to even out the microclimate. Fresh air from the street normalizes the level of humidity, preventing the development of fungus and drying out of the nasal mucous membranes, which serve as the first barrier to infections.
Impact on sleep quality
Temperature and air composition play a key role in the production of melatonin. In a stuffy room, the phases of deep sleep are shortened, and the body does not have time to recover, even if you slept for 8 hours.
Cooling your bedroom before bed by bringing in fresh air helps you fall asleep faster and makes for a more complete rest. Cool air (around 18-20 degrees) signals the body that it is time to slow down its metabolism and fall into deep sleep.
Fresh air remains the simplest and most accessible tool for maintaining high vitality and clear thinking.
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