Can you get sick from turning on the heater?
Can you get sick from turning on the heater? “When you turn on your heater for the first time, dust, pollen and other indoor allergens may cause sinus congestion,” says Dr. Anuja Vyas, a board-certified pulmonary disease doctor with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. “These symptoms may make you feel sick.” Can turning on the heater cause a fire? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that heating equipment ranks as the second-leading cause of home fires in the U.S. and the third-leading cause of home fire fatalities. If ignition is sparked by a heater left on and unattended, a major...