Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and trees breaking bud, pollen is in the air, and with that comes the dreaded hay fever.
According to health professionals, signs of hay fever include a runny nose, itchy eyes, headaches, tiredness, and poor concentration, which is caused by allergens during spring months such as pollen and dust mites.
As hay fever increases this time of year, it is important from a commercial perspective that indoor environments alleviate particles in the area that set off hay fever symptoms to create comfortable conditions for all occupants. Maintaining optimal air quality and reducing the exposure to allergens ensures that workers productivity does not decrease, and customers enjoy a comfortable environment while shopping.
Commercial HVAC – heating, ventilation and air conditioning – systems are important in the management of clean air quality and occupant health. Air conditioners maintain temperature control and relative humidity (RH) which can assist in the mitigation of hay fever triggers and symptoms. Temperature control with HVAC manages the optimal level of RH, which Allergy Standards, states that low RH levels promotes the longevity of some bacteria and viruses, while high RH levels makes an indoor environment more prone to mould and dust mites. The presence of viruses, mould and dust mites promotes hay fever symptoms, hence negatively impacting occupants’ health.
Using air conditioning reduces the number of airborne allergens, restricts the growth of mould, and moisture in the air. Efficient commercial HVAC has the ability to remove dust mites and other airborne allergens through removal system filters and can effectively control optimal temperature and RH control for healthy and comfortable indoor environments.
If you are noticing mould or having issues with humidity, your commercial HVAC may not be removing moisture effectively from the building. This calls for a service and maintenance call-in to assess your HVAC, before the Summer months begin.
If you have any questions regarding commercial air conditioning and how it can help with indoor humidity, air quality and avoiding allergens, contact the professional team at Equilibrium Air Conditioning on (02) 9439 4822.