| In my search for a natural allergy treatment I | | | | 3. TiO2 -enhances UV about 1,000%. |
| asked: "Will an Air Purifiers or Air Cleaners really | | | | 4. Washable Pre-Filter -captures hair and saves |
| help?" | | | | the life of the HEPA filter. . |
| Air Purifier Sales Soar As Allergy Victims Increase | | | | 5. Activated Carbon - for chemicals and odors. |
| In a Nationwide health survey 54% of American's | | | | Especially helpful for chemically sensitive people. . |
| aged 6- 59 were allergic to at least 1 of 10 | | | | 6. Timed Ozone - kills mold, mildew, odor. Ozone |
| allergens. That's 5x higher than surveys from | | | | is nature's method of cleaning the air. Use a low |
| 1976-1980. | | | | dose in the room a few hours before bed. (Use |
| Allergies were the #1 reason people looked for a | | | | timed ozone, and at low levels as high levels can |
| purifier, with childhood asthma (up 60% over the | | | | irritate the lungs). |
| last 10 years) a close second . | | | | 7. Negative Ion - Captures some toxins and |
| As a result air purifier sales were over $400 | | | | pollutants. Only mildly effective at allergens, dust, |
| million dollars in 2006. | | | | or pollen. |
| How To Prevent Allergy Attacks | | | | 8. Photo Catalytic - similar to ion it attracts and |
| According to clean environment expert Dr. Robert | | | | capture toxins . |
| Masto: | | | | 6 Money-Saving Tips When Buying An Allergy Air |
| " Allergy sheets, vacuuming, and an air purifier to | | | | Purifiero Ask for square footage and 'Room |
| reduce airborne pollen, dust, mites, mold, and | | | | Cycles" .Room Cycles means how many times it |
| chemicals - can reduce the load on the immune | | | | clears all the air in the room. Look for 4 or more |
| system. This allows the immune system to rest | | | | per hour (most manufacturers don't tell you)o |
| which can often reduce allergic reactions. It is not | | | | Avoid the infomercial units - they're generally |
| a cure, but a step in the right direction" | | | | over-priced with fewer technologies for allergieso |
| The Top 8 Air Purifier Technologies | | | | Find an air purifier whose replacement filters are |
| Recommended For Allergy Prevention | | | | under $30 before you buy (anything more is a |
| In Order of Effectiveness: | | | | ripoff)o A Multi-stage air purifier is preferable, as |
| 1. HEPA - for animal dander, pollen, dust. A must | | | | many things impact the immune system affecting |
| for allergies - HEPA filters operate like a screen, | | | | the allergic responseo Ionic air purifiers alone are |
| capturing large airborne particles. Air Purifiers | | | | not adequate.o HEPA filters offer the best |
| without HEPA (heavily promoted as needing "no- | | | | purification of allergens. |
| replacement filters") are not effective for | | | | Conclusion |
| reducing allergens. | | | | My allergy air purifier was just one of 3 things I |
| 2. UV - kills mildew, mold, viruses, bacteria etc. | | | | did to cure myself of allergies. Even after you |
| Even if not allergic to these Immune system | | | | cure your allergies consider an air purifier as a |
| stress is a reason anyone allergic should include | | | | way to prevent the return of allergies and a way |
| UV in their allergy plan.. | | | | to maintain better health. |