Indoor Air Filtration by NAEM

Indoor Air Filtration by NAEM

Are you confident the air inside your home is supporting your health? The Air Filtration handout, written by the National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM), provides expert guidance on improving indoor air quality to reduce toxic burden and support long-term wellness.

Authored by leading clinicians in environmental medicine, this handout explains why indoor air often contains higher levels of pollutants than outdoor air. It reviews common contaminants such as particulate matter (PM2.5), allergens, mold spores, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustion byproducts, and wildfire smoke, and explains how these exposures impact respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, and neurological systems.

This resource offers practical, evidence-informed education on air filtration technologies, including HEPA and activated carbon filters, whole-home systems, and portable units. It helps patients understand when air filtration is most critical—such as during wildfire events, home renovations, or in households with asthma, allergies, or chronic illness.

You’ll Learn:

• Common indoor air pollutants and their health effects
• How air filtration reduces toxic and particulate exposure
• Differences between filtration technologies
• When air filtration is most important for health protection

Who This Handout Is For:

• Individuals with asthma, allergies, or chronic respiratory symptoms
• Patients with immune or cardiovascular concerns
• Families living in wildfire- or pollution-prone areas
• Anyone seeking prevention-focused environmental health strategies

Download this handout to take a proactive step toward cleaner indoor air and healthier living.