Air Quality: How important is it? Some of the major allergens are not really encountered outside, but inside! Indoor air can include airborne allergens and triggers such as pollen, dust mite droppings, dust, animal dander, mold, tobacco smoke and strong odors.
Since we spend up to 90% of our time indoors and outdoors, the risk of exposure to these allergens is greatest. In addition, people who are most likely to be exposed to pollutants in indoor air for long periods of time are often not the most sensitive to the effects of indoor air pollution. These include children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases, especially those suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular disease. As such the quality of indoor air is of great importance. Air purification is a key strategy for maintaining clean indoor air, and for the reduction and prevention of symptoms of allergy, asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Air Purifiers come in various shapes, sizes, prices and features, with a wide variety of technologies, which helps purify the air inside or sterilized by eliminating various types of air pollutants, chemicals, odors or allergens. For those who suffer from allergies such as rhinitis, allergy to dust mites, animal allergies, hay fever and multiple chemical sensitivity, it is crucial to breathe clean air. Most air purifiers have been proven to filter out 99.7% of all particles in indoor air. chemical fumes, tobacco smoke and dust can be absorbed by a filter air purifier. High Efficiency Particulate Air filters (HEPA filters) often used in air purifiers are very effective to filter allergens most likely to be associated with allergic asthma and within the indoor air. They can remove 99.7% of all particles that are 0.03 microns and more. With the use of an air purifier, allergens and pollutants are removed from the air inside so they are unable to continue to circulate in the air.
Why are air purifiers good for you?
1. Air Purifiers greatly improve the air quality in your home.
2. pollen and other allergens are removed dangerous.
3. Unpleasant odors are eliminated.
Four. Animals and human hair will be removed.
5. The symptoms of allergies and respiratory diseases will be reduced.
6. Cigarette smoke is filtered especially if an air purifier specifically designed to deal with particulate and gaseous pollutants from tobacco smoke is used.
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References
1. Albertini R, et al. Air purification and biological pollutants inside. Allergy 2000; 55: 780-782.
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Links
Air Purifiers - Air Purifiers and Clean Air Resources
http://www.air-purifiers-online.co.uk/air-purifiers-and-your-health.php
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html # Intro1
Asthma UK
http://www.asthma.org.uk/applications/site_search/search.rm?term=indoor+air&searchreferer_id=1
Fight against Asthma in your home
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/yohoyohe/inaiqu/inaiqu_005.cfm
Asthma Society of Ireland
http://www.asthmasociety.ie/
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for professio.
Posted on April 6, 2010.
