| The quality of the air in your home may not be | | | | website referenced below. |
| up to a healthy standard of living. The air we | | | | Air Purifiers for the home or office are extremely |
| breathe in on a regular basis just performing | | | | beneficial for people who suffer from allergies and |
| indoor activities is reported to be 2-5 times more | | | | asthma. Air purifiers are devices which remove |
| polluted than the air outside. Amongst the many | | | | contaminants from the air. Air purification systems |
| contributing factors are natural gas, chemical | | | | for your home are commonly manufactured for |
| cleaners, smokers, mold, and our efforts to | | | | the benefit of allergy sufferers and asthmatics, |
| conserve energy. Yes, believe it or not our most | | | | and for reducing or eliminating second-hand |
| recent efforts to seal up our homes are actually | | | | tobacco smoke, but you can generally find an air |
| keeping the polluted air inside, thus the need for | | | | purifier for all your needs. |
| air purifiers. | | | | There are two types of air purifiers. The first is a |
| The people most at risk are the elderly, young | | | | portable unit which can be moved from room to |
| children, pregnant women, individuals with lung | | | | room. These are the best alternative if you need |
| disease and those who suffer from allergies. This | | | | to target one specific area. The other type is a |
| is due to the amount of time spent indoors. | | | | whole house unit. These units generally attached |
| According to the American Lung Association here | | | | to your HVAC unit. Whichever air purifier you |
| are a few ways to help reduce the amount of | | | | choose will start you on your way to healthier |
| pollution in the home:o Do not allow smoking | | | | living. |
| indoors.o Keep moisture out.o Protect against | | | | There are many causes of indoor pollution and |
| Radon.o Make sure where ever you are using a | | | | your family's health should be first and foremost |
| natural gas the space is properly ventilated.o Open | | | | in your mind. Do not play Russian roulette with |
| your windows when the weather permits.o | | | | their lungs. Take the necessary steps to prevent |
| Purchase a quality air purifier. You can find out | | | | indoor air pollutants. Have your air tested and |
| more by visiting the American Lung Association | | | | purchase a quality air purifier. |