Every year, 4 million people die due to illness or disease that can be attributed to polluted indoor air, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly half of child pneumonia deaths are the result of inhaled fine particulate matter from household pollution.

As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the globe, many people are staying safe at home. But can the quality of your home’s air compromise your respiratory health and potentially create complications if you do contract COVID-19? Here’s what you should know.

The quality of your indoor air -- especially when you’re staying at home for extended periods of time -- is an important consideration. Many people don’t think twice before lighting a scented candle or using commercial cleaning products, however, even with fair to good ventilation, the chemicals from these items linger inside your home and clog up the air you’re breathing.