Symptoms of elevated VOC levels

Signs or symptoms associated with exposure to high levels of VOC's include eye infections and irritation, nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath, signs of poisoning, nausea, vomiting, nose bleeding, fatigue, and dizziness. Some organics (such as Benzene) are suspected or known to cause cancer.

What to do when levels are elevated?

There are two basic steps recommended once elevated levels have been detected.

First, increase your rooms ventilation to lower VOC levels at least temporarily. That can be done by opening windows, increasing A/C flow, or possible installing room air purifiers.

Second, attempt to find the cause of the elevated levels and remediate them. What may have been changed around your home just before the levels rose, review trendcharts on your app and correlate events with rising levels.

Short-term vs long-term elevated levels

It is important to note that short term increases, such as: temporary increases in VOC's, can be due to events such as painting a room, cleaning floors, or spraying deodorants and are less of a concern. But long term elevated levels can cause health issues. To determine and distinguish between short-term, temporary increases, and long-term exposure, please, review the long-term trend charts on your app and read the long-term averages provided.

If you observe high levels over extended period of time and can not identify the root cause, we recommend you contact an Indoor Air Quality Specialist.

For more info, find your Regional EPA Office or State Indoor Air Quality Information!!

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