Adequate Air Conditioning Air Filtration May Help Prevent Asthma Induced Breathing Complications
National statistics accumulated via multiple authorized health agencies suggest that nearly 22 million US citizens suffer from asthma related health complications. This chronic illness affects 6.8 million children and causes as many as 13 million annual absences from school. It is also identified as the third-ranking reason that children under fifteen years old are hospitalized.
Likewise with allergies, often considered minor by those unaffected by the effects of this chronic disease. Over 50 million US citizens suffer from allergies. Pollen allergy, hives, swollen throat issues and chronic sinusitis are common throughout the US.
For the unaffected, a bit of dust in the home air conditioning system is rarely noticed. However, the people who suffer from allergies and asthma can quickly identify home cooling systems that lack quality air filtration units. If your current home AC is due for upgrade or replacement, perhaps you can benefit by including additional filtration components.
Understanding the Home AC Air Filtration Process
The technology may vary, but every home air purification system provides an extended set of user-benefits. However, air filtration systems also bear the weight of certain additional complications. To overcome the obstacles, a buyer must learn how to combine technologies in a manner that best resolves a given air filtration problem.
This guild will give you a heads-up when dealing with your local air conditioning installation center. Perhaps you can help assemble the right components to eliminate the disadvantages, accumulate the positives and find new relief for your allergies and asthmatic complications.
1) Air Filters - The Core of Home Air Filtration Systems
The basic high-quality air filter is designed to eliminate contaminates down to 0.3 microns in size. The typical high-quality air filter provides the following advantages:
** Removes some bacteria
** Removes most dust, mold spores and other allergens
** Captures most solid particles.
Shortcomings in the basic high-quality filtration unit include:
** No effects on gases, chemical fumes or smoke odors
** Fails to capture germs, viruses or other ultra-fine contaminates
** Is limited in range and effectiveness
** Can enable enhanced breeding grounds for microorganisms.
2) Technology That Increases The Effectiveness of Basic Air Conditioning Filters
People who suffer from allergies and asthma react differently to different types of "triggers." For some people, dust is the primary "trigger." For others, microorganisms can induce major physical discomfort. When selecting a high-quality air purification unit, consider technologies that enhance and complement basic filtration methods.
You and your doctor are the only people with a clear understanding of what "triggers" your specific allergies. Even if your complication is related more to asthma than allergies, that too has "triggers" that may be specific to you.
Review the following advanced filtration systems. Perhaps one type or another will zoom down on your major "trigger."
Air Ionizer Systems - Designed to change the polarity of airborne particles, air ionizers create negative ions, which cause a magnetic bonding of the affected airborne particles. As a result, even ultra-fine particles become too heavy to remain airborne.
Strengths of Air Ionizer Filtration Include:
** Removes particles up to 0.01 microns
** Neutralizes bacteria, chemical fumes, cigarette smoke and viruses
** Extended range of effect.
Weaknesses include:
** No collection method
** Fails to remove odors
** Captures but does not kill germs, fungi and some viruses
** Limited effect on airborne chemical particles.
Activated Carbon Filter Systems - Primarily purposed to capture odors, this high-quality air filtration system uses highly adsorbent, molecular size pores to create a chemical bond that traps gases, liquid contaminates and other odorous particles.
Strengths of Activated Carbon Air Filter Systems Include:
** Most technologically advanced filter for capturing odors
** Retains captured contaminates
Weaknesses include:
** Poor performance against dust and other common allergens
** Ineffective against microorganisms
** Limited range of effect.
Other Advanced Air Filtration Systems Include:
1) Germicidal UV Lamps designed to destroy bacteria, germs, fungi and viruses
2) Highly reactive oxidant Ozone Generators designed to destroy bacteria and chemical related odors.
Conclusion
Not every air filtration system is right for your needs. But, if you work hand-in-hand with your local HVAC service center, you can possibly put together a package that provides long-term relief - at least while you are enjoying family time at home.
- Disclaimer. The information included in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan. The sponsor of this article and any associated subsidiaries or affiliates shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages. Use at your own risk.
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