Do Allergy Air Purifiers Really Give Allergy Relief?

In my search for a natural allergy treatment I asked: "Will an Air Purifiers or Air Cleaners really help?"

Air Purifier Sales Soar As Allergy Victims Increase

In a Nationwide health survey 54% of American's aged 6- 59 were allergic to at least 1 of 10 allergens. That's 5x higher than surveys from 1976-1980.
Allergies were the #1 reason people looked for a purifier, with childhood asthma (up 60% over the last 10 years) a close second .

As a result air purifier sales were over $400 million dollars in 2006.

How To Prevent Allergy Attacks

According to clean environment expert Dr. Robert Masto:

" Allergy sheets, vacuuming, and an air purifier to reduce airborne pollen, dust, mites, mold, and chemicals - can reduce the load on the immune system. This allows the immune system to rest which can often reduce allergic reactions. It is not a cure, but a step in the right direction"

The Top 8 Air Purifier Technologies Recommended For Allergy Prevention

In Order of Effectiveness:

1. HEPA - for animal dander, pollen, dust. A must for allergies - HEPA filters operate like a screen, capturing large airborne particles. Air Purifiers without HEPA (heavily promoted as needing "no- replacement filters") are not effective for reducing allergens.

2. UV - kills mildew, mold, viruses, bacteria etc. Even if not allergic to these Immune system stress is a reason anyone allergic should include UV in their allergy plan..

3. TiO2 -enhances UV about 1,000%.

4. Washable Pre-Filter -captures hair and saves the life of the HEPA filter. .

5. Activated Carbon - for chemicals and odors. Especially helpful for chemically sensitive people. .

6. Timed Ozone - kills mold, mildew, odor. Ozone is nature's method of cleaning the air. Use a low dose in the room a few hours before bed. (Use timed ozone, and at low levels as high levels can irritate the lungs).

7. Negative Ion - Captures some toxins and pollutants. Only mildly effective at allergens, dust, or pollen.

8. Photo Catalytic - similar to ion it attracts and capture toxins .

6 Money-Saving Tips When Buying An Allergy Air Purifier

o Ask for square footage and 'Room Cycles" .Room Cycles means how many times it clears all the air in the room. Look for 4 or more per hour (most manufacturers don't tell you)

o Avoid the infomercial units - they're generally over-priced with fewer technologies for allergies

o Find an air purifier whose replacement filters are under $30 before you buy (anything more is a ripoff)

o A Multi-stage air purifier is preferable, as many things impact the immune system affecting the allergic response

o Ionic air purifiers alone are not adequate.

o HEPA filters offer the best purification of allergens.

Conclusion

My allergy air purifier was just one of 3 things I did to cure myself of allergies. Even after you cure your allergies consider an air purifier as a way to prevent the return of allergies and a way to maintain better health.

Many Blessings To Your Health,