Sick birds will need a more consistently warm temperature. It is better to have too much humidity than have the environment too dry. If allowed to bathe in the hot sun, a bird must always have access to shade in the event it should become over heated. Drafts Birds should always be free from drafts such as those created around windows, outside walls, radiators and air vents. Air Pollution Birds have a very efficient respiratory system and are very sensitive to pollutants in the air.
Birds are exceptionally susceptible to second-hand smoke.
Cigarettes, cigars and pipes should not be used around your bird. Cooking fumes, gases such as carbon monoxide, volatile cleaning products, paints, varnishes, fire place fumes and dirty household air ducts may cause respiratory problems. Paints, Varnishes, etc. Generally, if you can smell it, then consider it unsafe for the bird. Ventilate the environment well after use of any of these products before returning the bird to the area.