Indoor air quality (IAQ) in a college varies. As with anywhere else, the age of the building, cleaning procedures and other variables impact how clean the air is to breathe. Sometimes, dorm furniture, ceilings, walls and even the chemicals used to clean can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. In addition to allergens, mold spores and a host of other unknowns, the air quality in a dorm could be poor and cause physical symptoms or reactions. You can protect your college student by purchasing an air purifier for a dorm room.