Why does fresh air feel better to breathe in than indoor air?

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Why does fresh air feel better to breathe in than indoor air?

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Answer 1

Indoor air pollution. Chemicals from fragrances, VOC’s, etc build up indoors. These chemicals are toxic and are known to cause migraines, loss of concentration, fatigue, etc.

25% of women and 10% of men experience office migraines. The likely discrepancy is likely due to the fact that women are much more likely to wear products containing fragrances which cause their headaches. Men are least likely to wear them which likely explains why they experience less office headaches than women, simply because they aren’t as exposed to those chemicals.