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In the light i can see particles flying in the air in the home. maybe it's dust. is this stuff in air bad for health or lungs?
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Normal, harmless: We all breathe dust into our lungs all the time. Except in unusually large amounts, it's harmless. All air contains dust. It's more visible in certain lighting conditions, but this doesn't sound like an abnormal amount of dust and will not harm you at all.
Answered 3/13/2017
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