Health Tip: Breathe Healthier Air at Home

(HealthDay News) — To help prevent breathing problems, keep the air inside your home clean.

The American Lung Association recommends:

Allowing no one to smoke inside your home.
Performing a radon test to check for the invisible gas, which has been linked to lung cancer.
Running a dehumidifier or air conditioner to keep humidity levels below 50 percent. Keep the filters inside those appliances clean.
Repairing any leaking water pipes immediately.
Keeping pests away by cleaning up food spills and storing food properly.
Never using an outdoor wood burning stove inside the home.
Finding the source of odors and cleaning them, rather than masking the smell with candles and room sprays.
Opting for less toxic household cleaning supplies.