Recent studies have found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of cognitive decline and dementia. 

Exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants can cause a multitude of chronic and acute health complications. While most research has focused on lung and heart health, scientists have recently focused on the impact air pollutants, especially ultrafine PM2.5 particulates, can have on your brain. These particulates are especially consequential to your brain since they can bypass your body’s natural defenses like the blood-brain barrier and damage neurons. They can also wreak havoc on the rest of your body by disrupting natural processes like cell replication, breathing, and immune system responses that also impact the brain’s functionality.

PM2.5 Particulate Pollution Increases Risk of Cognitive Decline

PM2.5 particulates can be found inside and outside your home. Common sources are gas stoves, automobile exhaust, wood burning, and tobacco. These toxic particulates are extremely dangerous when they are inhaled. The World Health Organization estimates that 7 million people die annually from indoor air pollution.

Fortunately, there are ways to limit exposure to these pollutants inside your home with whole-house Healthy Air solutions from AprilAire. 

To manage all aspects of your home’s Indoor Air Quality, invest in an AprilAire Healthy Air System^Ⓡ installed by your local professional. This whole-house system will keep your home’s air healthy and clean by capturing harmful particulates like airborne viruses, managing humidity control, and by bringing in fresh air. 

PM2.5 particulates that flow through your home’s filtration system are trapped by the air filter which reduces the number of harmful airborne pollutants. Our Healthy Air MERV 16 air filter captures 99% of airborne particulates that trigger asthma and allergy flare-ups. Additionally, the filter captures 98% of airborne viruses, tobacco smoke, and smog particulates passing through the filtering system. The Healthy Air MERV 13 + Carbon air filter brings in all the same benefits of our Healthy Air MERV 13 air filter with the added benefit of a carbon filter to reduce pet and cooking odors, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Prevent outdoor air pollutants from coming inside by keeping your windows closed and by sealing up any cracks around your home. If they do get in, an AprilAire whole-house air purifier can help capture those toxic particulates.

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Replacement air filters can be purchased at the preceding link. They will be delivered to your home and can be simply and easily installed by the homeowner. Or for complete Indoor Air Quality management, ask your local Healthy Air Pro about the AprilAire Healthy Air System^Ⓡ.