Over the time, pollution has now almost become an integral part of the life in urban settlements. No matter which metro city you refer to, you will come to the understanding that the residents all the metro cities struggle with pollution in one or the other way. Despite continuing efforts from the government as well as other private institutions to prevent pollution, there has not been any substantial positive difference in the poor quality of air. The air quality index of the major urban settlements is barely showing any improvements.
As a board-certified allergist, I’m often asked, “what air filter should I buy?”. First of all, do you need a filter at all? If you’re allergic to just dust mites, don’t bother. Dust mites are carried on large particles (10 micrometers, or microns), and only stay airborne for 15 minutes after being disturbed (such as making the bed or running a vacuum cleaner). They won’t even get to the filter, so no matter what filter you buy, it can’t filter something that doesn’t STAY airborne. But if you’re allergic to something carried on tiny (~ 2 micron) particles, such as cat dander or grass pollen, then by all means consider getting an Air Purifier.
It is commonly believed that allergies and asthma have an inter-relation. The same pollutants that cause allergies are also responsible for causing asthma. An allergy occurs when the immunity system of the human body mistakes a harmless substance, to be dangerous and tries to treat it accordingly. To attack the substance, the body starts releasing…
Molds can be found everywhere, but they are also hard to spot on the surface. While there are some molds that are totally harmless, all kinds of molds can be quite dangerous if left naturally growing inside your home. Thankfully, there are ways to make sure we are not inhaling those nasty spores they throw…
In recent decades, our air quality has started to decline sharply due to pollution from things like industries, vehicles, appliances, and various other things. This air quality is measured in terms of AQI that stands for Air quality Index. An AQI measuring less than 50 is classified as good air quality. However, in most large…
We all love our pets. And just like any member of our family, they are allowed to go freely in and out of the house, bringing dirt and impurities in the air which, not only harmful for them, but also for us and our family, most especially with the small kids. Regular air purifiers can…
Since air purifiers are quite important and popular in the current day and age, there are various options available out there. One such brand of air purifiers is Blueair that offers great performance in most of its models. Its Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier is one such popular air purifier that offers a lot…
Pollution is one of the biggest issues that we humans face in our everyday lives that also includes air pollution. And if you are living in a polluted city that has a low air quality index, then you can start facing respiratory issues after a long period of time. Due to this, it is highly…