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.
The most popular air purifier from this brand so far, Austin Air Healthmate Plus has received excellent response from users since its launch. The credit goes to the company itself, which has credible repute in the market in the air purifier category. The US government chose only Austin Air for promoting several national campaigns targeted…
Sadly in the modern age, pollution isn’t the only thing to worry about. We wear masks stepping out of homes to protect against dust and smoke. Do we need one indoors too? Going by research, maybe we do. Several respiratory allergies, about which we’re clueless most of the time, are a result of “indoor pollutants”….
Air purifiers have become more of a necessity now than ever before. For, the air we breathe indoors is not clean or healthy anymore. More than the dust and smoke outside, we should be worried about the dust mites, bacteria and mould infesting our homes. We can choose to stay indoors but there’s no escape…
Selecting a worthy air purifier might seem a daunting task to you, especially when there is a wide range available in the market. Many air purifiers look the same or wildly different from each other. If you have done a bit of research online, then you have likely come across the Winix 5500-2 model. Winix…
IQAir HealthPro Plus falls in the top-end, high price-range category. The product has so far proudly earned 6 consecutive awards in its name for being the most powerful air purifier providing flawless air purification.
We’re taking tens of precautions amid the COVID-19 lockdown, preventing to set foot outside the house wherever possible. But how about the enemy that’s omnipresent right inside the house? Do you know that the indoor air you breathe at home is invaded with copious microscopic pollutants in the form of bacteria, pollen, mould, and even…