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Clean Air Relief for Allergy Sufferers

May 14th, 2012  
Clean Air Relief for Allergy Sufferers Forty to fifty million people in this country suffer from some type of allergy. Allergy sufferers are miserable all year long, even in the colder months when they spend most of their time indoors. The Environmental Protection Agency claims that some of the worst allergy triggers are present inside you home all year long. Many people spend their lives constantly searching for a way to find relief from their allergy symptoms. The way to get relief from your allergies is to reduce symptoms by learning about triggers and limiting your exposure to them. Some of the most common indoor allergy triggers include: Mold Pollen Cigarette smoke Dust mites Cockroaches Pets Allergies do more than irritate; they may also have a negative impact on Read more [...]

Best Air Purifier for Mold Removal, Dust Removal, Pet Dander and Odor Eliminator

May 14th, 2012  
How to Reduce and Eliminate Air Hazards in Your Home Even though ventilating your house will improve the air quality indoors somewhat, a number of air hazards in your home must be addressed in order to breathe in truly healthy, clean air. Many of these hazards are not easy to pinpoint and most go largely overlooked. However, continuous exposure to such pollutants will eventually lead to a number of different health issues for everyone living in your home. You need to take a proactive approach to eliminating as many air hazards in your home as possible to help ward off future health complications. The best way to get rid of the toxins that are filling the air that your family breathes is a quality air purifier. You do not need to buy an air purifier for dust removal, an air purifier for Read more [...]

How an Air Purifier for Pet Dander and Pet Hair Can Help

May 14th, 2012  
Pet Owners Breathe Easy With Air Purifiers You may not be actively allergic to cats and dogs, but if you have these animals in your home, you are constantly inhaling pet dander. Over time, this can do quite a number on your respiratory system. Even if you do not realize the toll that living with pets is having on your respiratory system, breathing in pet dander on a regular basis can have an adverse effect on your overall health. Cleaning Is Not Enough There are a number of things that you can do to keep pet dander at bay and help alleviate allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues, such as: Vacuuming Dusting General cleaning However, regular cleaning is just not enough to keep you and the members of your family breathing easy. It is possible to live with pets and breathe Read more [...]

Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma

May 14th, 2012  
The Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma Over 70% of households in the United States have either a cat or a dog for a family pet. Six out of every ten people are exposed to these animals. In fact, the pet population in this country is over a hundred million, which means approximately four pets to every ten people. These animals provide a sense of security, comfort and companionship for the members of a family. In addition, children learn a number of different life lessons from being raised in a home with pets, such as responsibility, the excitement of life and the heartbreak of death. In addition to cats and dogs, some of the most common household pets that are kept indoors include: Birds Hamsters Mice Rabbits Gerbils Guinea pigs Rats Pet allergies Read more [...]

No Leak Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow

April 27th, 2012  
Relief from Seasonal Allergies Depends On Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow Spring is the most beautiful time of year; however, if you suffer from seasonal allergies it can also be the most miserable time of year. Seasonal allergy symptoms begin early in spring and can last well into the fall. The best way to get some relief is to reduce exposure to the things that trigger your allergies, which for many people is airborne pollen. A high quality air purifier will help you and your entire family to breathe easy all year long. Not all air purifier systems are created equal. As a matter of fact, most popular air cleaners do not even deliver ten percent of what they claim on paper. It is important to check the technology and features that are offered on any air purifier system before Read more [...]

Living with Indoor Pets

February 10th, 2012  
In one of the great injustices of life, we are sometimes allergic to those we love. That’s the problem with indoor pets and allergies. Allergies to dogs, cats or other pets present a real dilemma. The solution shouldn’t be getting rid of the pet (or the person, in the case of a new member of the household). Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a hypo-allergenic animal. Allergies to dogs vary by species, but any breed can cause an allergic reaction. Dogs or cats that shed less are available, but shedding isn’t the main problem. Thankfully, there are other options. Best air filter for pets According to the Mayo Clinic, the substances most allergenic with pets are dander, saliva and urine. Dander is skin cells shed by dogs and cats, and we react to the foreign proteins in those Read more [...]

Dust Mites Allergy

February 10th, 2012  
A dust mite is a microscopic insect that lives alongside human beings and inhabits our homes. They are called cosmopolitan because they have adapted so well to human abodes. The mites, typically 250 microns in size, happily live their entire lives hidden in carpets and bedding. Unseen residents of our homes, they wouldn’t be an issue, except, for many people, they cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks. The mites are extremely numerous. Estimates put them at about 200 per gram of dust. Almost any fibrous surface will give them a place to cling. Stuffed animals, pillows and bedding provide enough protection for them to survive and reproduce. The allergen isn’t actually the mites themselves, but rather, the proteins that survive their digestive tract and are excreted in their feces. Read more [...]

Air Cleaners for Home Use to Beat Pollen

February 9th, 2012  
Allergists tell us that pollen is one of the worst culprits for nasal allergies, with ragweed topping the list of plants causing symptoms. Although the answer to what causes allergies will vary by the person, an immune system reaction to pollen is very common. About one in five people show some allergic reaction to pollen – many don’t realize it and assume their sniffles, runny eyes and clogged sinuses are the result of a cold. What is pollen? Pollen is a very small granule produced by plants on a seasonal basis. These particles are used by plants to fertilize others of their species. Although pollen can be moved between plants by bees, flies and other insects (even hummingbirds), when conditions are right, the granules will simply float on the air. They are small enough to travel miles Read more [...]

Air Purification for Asthma

February 9th, 2012  
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that shows up as an inability to breathe normally. Typically, the airways become inflamed and constricted so that normal airflow is impossible. Wheezing, shortness of breath and even loss of consciousness may result. For sufferers, the experience is a horrible choking, as if they were drowning on dry land. Severe asthma is no joke – more than a quarter million people worldwide die from asthma every year. Bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis are related conditions. Bronchitis refers to an inflammation of the small tubes (bronchioles) in the lungs. When this inflammation triggers an asthma attack, it’s called asthmatic bronchitis. Both asthma alone and asthmatic bronchitis can be triggered by the same substances. The most common triggers, according Read more [...]

Allergy Air Cleaner

February 9th, 2012  
An allergy is a reaction by the body to a foreign substance. They come in several forms, depending on how the foreign substance enters the body – contact allergies, food allergies, allergic reaction to inhaled substances. The foreign substance is called an allergen, and an allergy air purifier is designed with these substances in mind. The redness, swelling and fluid production that are the hallmarks of an allergic reaction are normal responses to allergens. Our immune system is reacting and trying to remove the substance. However, when this response is worse than the allergen merits, we call it an allergy. Teary eyes, a watery nose and clogged up sinuses are typical, but for some patients, especially asthmatics, the reaction can affect breathing—even becoming life threatening. According Read more [...]