*7.2.41 List the causes of extremely low humidity levels and their implications

  • High air leakage and over ventilation in winter
  • Low humidity can irritate and worsen symptoms of asthma
  • Sinus infection
  • Encourage sickness by dehydration
  • Causes static electricity
  • Dries plants
  • Can also cause problems with furniture and building materials due to shrinkage
  • Can encourage spread of viruses