Hazy Plume

The air we breathe is vitally important.

The air quality has been so poor over these past couple of day due to the Canadian wildfires.

There’s no way to avoid it if you’re going outside- unsightly and noxious.

Hopefully, this will be abating over the weekend.

It made me realize how important our air quality is- not just outside but inside our homes.

We can’t control our outdoor environment, but we can work on purifying our indoor air or modifying our homes to mitigate health problems.

Many of our homes where we spend the majority of our time have poor air quality which could stem from allergens such as dust or pet dander or even germs such as mold.

There are studies linking air pollution to autism and how air filters may reduce the risk.

Many kids with autism have a decline in their condition when exposed to allergens or germs in the home that worsens air quality.

The inflammatory response impacts the brain leading to an exacerbation of symptoms- often behaviors and language.

How can we improve our air quality?

You can test the quality of the air in your home with a home or have a professional come out for evaluation.

Investing in an air purifier such as from Air Doctor in the main living area and bedrooms can filter out these air pollutants.

HEPA filters for HVAC systems tend to offer the best protection.

The air we breathe is as important as the water we drink and the food we eat.

The cleaner the air, the less potential neuroinflammation will occur to help our kids recover.