The weather outside can be frightful, and so can the temperature inside your home. If you think the cool air inside your home can’t affect your health during the colder months or even in the summer months for that matter, think again.
Here are three ways indoor room temperature can affect your health. Keep these risks in mind and call for plumbing and heating services in St. Joseph if you need to fix it, notes Home Comfort Experts.
Respiratory ailments
If your home’s indoor temperature is too low, this can lead to condensation. High moisture levels can lead to the growth of mold. And when there's high mold growth in your home, this can lead to respiratory problems such as bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, emphysema, and asthma. If you have children, seniors, and pregnant women in your home, remember to keep an eye on indoor temperature and condensation.
Hypothermia
Between 2003 and 2013, over 13,400 hypothermia deaths were recorded. That’s why it’s important to stay indoors and stay warm. But do you know that hypothermia can also happen indoors? Even when you’re at home, you can lose a staggering amount of body heat, especially if you like to lie down on floors without ample carpeting or your heating system is unreliable.
Arthritis
If you have members in your household that have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the condition can get worse if the temperature is too cold. This can lead to the swelling of soft tissues and ligaments in the affected area. So make sure that you adjust the temperature, wear warm clothing, and massage and exercise the area regularly.
If you’re experiencing some of the symptoms already, your indoor room temperature may be the cause. So keep an eye on how cold or hot your home is and call for the services you need if you need some fixing and adjusting.