Do Allergy Air Purifiers Really Give Allergy Relief?

by Mark E. Richardson

In my search for a natural allergy treatment I asked: “Will an Air Purifiers or Air Cleaners really help?”

Air Purifier Sales Soar As Allergy Victims Increase

In a Nationwide health survey 54% of American's aged 6- 59 were allergic to at least 1 of 10 allergens. That's 5x higher than surveys from 1976-1980. Allergies were the #1 reason people looked for a purifier, with childhood asthma (up 60% over the last 10 years) a close second .

As a result air purifier sales were over $400 million dollars in 2006.

How To Prevent Allergy Attacks

According to clean environment expert Dr. Robert Masto:

“ Allergy sheets, vacuuming, and an air purifier to reduce airborne pollen, dust, mites, mold, and chemicals – can reduce the load on the immune system. This allows the immune system to rest which can often reduce allergic reactions. It is not a cure, but a step in the right direction”

The Top 8 Air Purifier Technologies Recommended For Allergy Prevention

In Order of Effectiveness:

1. HEPA – for animal dander, pollen, dust. A must for allergies - HEPA filters operate like a screen, capturing large airborne particles. Air Purifiers without HEPA (heavily promoted as needing “no- replacement filters”) are not effective for reducing allergens.

2. UV – kills mildew, mold, viruses, bacteria etc. Even if not allergic to these Immune system stress is a reason anyone allergic should include UV in their allergy plan.

3. TiO2 –enhances UV about 1,000%.

4. Washable Pre-Filter –captures hair and saves the life of the HEPA filter. .

5. Activated Carbon – for chemicals and odors. Especially helpful for chemically sensitive people. .

6. Timed Ozone – kills mold, mildew, odor. Ozone is nature's method of cleaning the air. Use a low dose in the room a few hours before bed. (Use timed ozone, and at low levels as high levels can irritate the lungs).

7. Negative Ion – Captures some toxins and pollutants. Only mildly effective at allergens, dust, or pollen.

8. Photo Catalytic – similar to ion it attracts and capture toxins .

6 Money-Saving Tips When Buying An Allergy Air Purifier

• Ask for square footage and ‘Room Cycles” .Room Cycles means how many times it clears all the air in the room. Look for 4 or more per hour (most manufacturers don't tell you)

• Avoid the infomercial units – they're generally over-priced with fewer technologies for allergies

• Find an air purifier whose replacement filters are under $30 before you buy (anything more is a ripoff)

• A Multi-stage air purifier is preferable, as many things impact the immune system affecting the allergic response

• Ionic air purifiers alone are not adequate.

• HEPA filters offer the best purification of allergens.

Conclusion

My allergy air purifier was just one of 3 things I did to cure myself of allergies. Even after you cure your allergies consider an air purifier as a way to prevent the return of allergies and a way to maintain better health.

Many Blessings To Your Health,

Mark Richardson is a Los Angeles based Health Practitioner and Author. He has been interviewed on over 300 radio and TV stations across the U.S. on how he cured his allergies and asthma by changing 3 things in his external and internal environment. To compare and find purifiers at wholsesale prices try http://www.airpodcleaner.com you can email Mark at healthideal@hotmail.com If you do ask him how he cured his allergies...

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