Using an air purifier saved me many a sleepless night from sneezing and wheezing. Treating the air using an air purifier is a major step for you to eliminate airborne-based allergies and asthma attacks.
Here are several general considerations:
• Treat the bedroom to give your immune system rest instead of making it deal with dust, mold, pollen, etc. all night.
• For best results look for a 5-7 technology air purifier. That’s because you don’t always know whether your allergies are triggered by dust, mold, mildew, pollen, dander, etc.
The technology recommend by Doctors to prevent allergies is;
1. HEPA – for animal dander, pollen, dust
2. UV – for killing mildew, mold, viruses, bacteria etc.
3. TiO2 – which enhances UV about 1,000%
4. Washable Pre-Filter – this captures the big hair, etc. and saves the life of the HEPA.
5. Activated Carbon – for chemicals
6. Timed Ozone – Use a low dose in the room (0.025 PPM is healthy) a few hours before bed to knock out mold, mildew, etc. Find a unit that has timed ozone as too much can irritate the lungs.
7. Negative Ion – to capture additional toxins/pollutants in the air
8. Photo Catalytic – to attract and capture some toxins
Some of the name Brand "Infomercial" Units like Oreck and Ionic Breeze are over-priced and do not include HEPA, still considered the best for allergies by Immunologists and Allergists.
Other things to consider mfor preventing allergic reactions: allergic preventive bedding materials and pillows, etc. You can even find these now in stores like Target).
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