Allergy and Asthma Season: Could Your Indoor Air Be the Key to Feeling Better?
Allergy and Asthma Season: Could Your Indoor Air Be the Key to Feeling Better?
Spring and fall bring beautiful blooms and crisp leaves, but they also mark the height of allergy and asthma season for millions of Americans. With over 29 million people now affected by asthma, a 14.3% increase since 2021, and 50 million dealing with allergies (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, AAFA, 2025; HeyAllergy, 2025), these seasons can feel more like a battle than a celebration. While outdoor culprits like pollen and ragweed often get the blame, your indoor air, where you spend about 90% of your time (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS, 2025), could be quietly fueling your symptoms.
The Hidden Impact of Indoor Air
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that indoor air can be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoor air, harboring triggers like dust mites, mold, pet dander, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Poor indoor air can have immediate and long-term health consequences:
Short-term effects: Sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and asthma attacks triggered by allergens or irritants like dust or mold (AAFA, 2025).
Long-term risks: Prolonged exposure to fine particles can increase risks of chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even lung cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, 2023; NIEHS, 2025).
Recent studies highlight the urgency of addressing indoor air. For instance, homes with high allergen levels saw a 30% spike in asthma symptoms during peak allergy seasons (Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2023). Additionally, NIEHS research shows that reducing mold exposure in early life can significantly lower the severity of asthma later on.
You don’t have to live with it. Examining your indoor air can uncover what’s stirring the pot. Maybe it’s pet hair piling up or humidity feeding mold. Simple fixes like better ventilation or a filter change can cut irritants fast, while pinpointing bigger issues lets you tackle them smartly. The payoff? Fewer sniffles, better sleep, and more energy to enjoy the season. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS, 2022) backs this up: cleaner indoor air reduces allergy and asthma flare-ups, plain and simple.
Ready to ditch the tissues and breathe freely? Click below to learn about our do-it-yourself indoor air assessment. It’s a straightforward way to see what’s in your air and make it work for you, not against you.
