Survey

You spend 90% of your time indoors.....More than half of that time in your home. This easy quiz could uncover the existence of potential health hazards you may not have realized!

SOURCES OF INDOOR CONTAMINATES

______	Do any household members smoke?
______	Do furry pets live indoors?
______	Are insecticides or pesticides used indoors?
______	How many cars are parked in an attached and enclosed garage?
______	Are any of the following hobbies conducted indoors: woodworking, jewelry making, pottery, or model building?
______	Do you use pressurized aerosol canisters?
______	Is part of your living area below ground?
______	Is your home insulated with urea-formaldehyde or asbestos?
______	Are heating vents corroded or rusted?
______	Do burner flames on gas heating or cooking appliances appear yellow instead of blue?
______	Do you have an non vented gas space heater?

 

STRENGTH OF INDOOR CONTAMINATES

______	Are there unusual and noticeable odors?
______	Is the humidity level unusually high or is moisture noticeable on windows or other surfaces?
______	Does the air seem stale?
______	Are there any of the following symptoms noticeable among residents: headaches, itchy, watery eyes, nose or throat infection or dryness, dizziness, nausea, colds, sinus problems?
______	Are any of the following hobbies conducted indoors: woodworking, jewelry making, pottery, or model building?
______	Have you noticed an increase in lack of energy?
______	Do you still feel tired after a normal nights sleep?
______	Do you have difficulty concentrating?
______	Are you feeling mildly depressed for no apparent reason?
______	Is there a noticeable lack of air movement?
______	Have you insulated or weatherized your home?
______	Is the dust on furniture noticeable?
______	Is dust or dirt staining walls, ceilings, furniture or draperies?

 

HIGH RISK HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS

______	Are any family members less than 4 or more than 60 years old?
______	Is anyone normally confined to the house more than 12 hours per day?
______	Does anyone suffer from asthma or bronchitis, allergies, heart problems or hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

 

________ TOTAL YES ANSWERS

Give yourself 1 point for each "YES" answer. More than 5 points tells you it's time for AIR THERAPY!