How To Choose An Air Purifier For Asthma Prevention

Amy Kelsey

Asthma can cause airways in your lungs to swell and narrow and make it difficult to breathe. While there's no cure for asthma, the best way to manage symptoms is to reduce your exposure to allergens that can trigger it. Air purifiers could help reduce the occurrence of asthma attacks by filtering and cleaning the air. Consider these tips when selecting an air purifier that suits your needs.


 

Understand filters

Air purifiers work by trapping small particulate matter in the air by passing it through a filter. In addition to this filtration, an air purifier also sanitizes the air before recirculating it into a room. Air purifiers are differentiated based on their filtration method. They can be mechanical or electrical ionizing filters. Ionizing filters impart an electrical charge to particles in the air and cause them to settle around the room on walls and floors Mechanical filters in air purifiers may vary and can include:



 

Define your expectations

Air purifiers can trap various sizes of particulate matter in the air. While HEPA filters are capable of trapping particles like pollen up to 0.3 microns in size, other filters work better to eliminate pollutants like bacteria and odors. Some of the newer air purifiers also feature wifi and Bluetooth connectivity and can be activated remotely.


 

Consider the room size

Keep in mind the size of the room when considering buying an air purifier. Air purifiers are rated to deliver a certain amount of clean air while they are in operation. Larger rooms will require a device with a higher clean air delivery rating.


 

Set a budget

Air purifiers come in various sizes and capacities. The price of the purifier depends on the model chosen and the features it offers.


 

Avoid ozone purifiers

Some manufacturers offer air purifiers that produce ozone gas to sanitize the air. These filters don't filter out the particulate matter but could worsen your condition as ozone gas can irritate your lungs


 

Following these tips can help you breathe easily and ease the stress of buying a good air purifier for your home.