If you’ve paid even a little bit of attention to advertising on television, the Internet, the radio or even at your local mall lately, you have almost certainly heard and seen spots for ionic air purifiers. These seem to be all the rage, and are being heavily marketed as an alternative to more well-known and…

For parents who are eager to protect the health of their children as much as possible, a study from Johns Hopkins University is sure to raise a lot of red flags. The study, which included 150 kids ages two to five years, indicates that high levels of indoor air pollution worsen asthma symptoms in children…

Allergy sufferers know the misery of bothersome, never-ending symptoms. Constant sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can try anyone’s nerves; watery eyes and a runny nose get in the way of everyday life. Most allergy sufferers will try anything to get rid of the plague of these symptoms. One of the most basic steps is to maintain…

HEPA air filters represent the industry standard for effective air filtration. While everyone knows that the HEPA designation means high-quality, many people aren’t aware of exactly what such filters do or why they’re so effective. With a better understanding of how they work, people will gain even more appreciation for their benefits and can make…

Indoor air that contains contaminants can make you sick, cause allergies, and worsen asthma if you have to breathe it on a daily basis. There are many steps you can take to improve the quality of your home’s air, including getting an air purifier. Here are the top tips to improve your indoor air quality as well…

These days, the problem of indoor air pollution is becoming common knowledge. That’s the main reason why air purifiers have enjoyed such a spike in popularity over the last decade or so. The health benefits that are associated with high quality air purifiers have convinced millions of people to invest in these machines. With the…

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that 46 metropolitan areas in the United States need to clean their air. Millions of people living in these areas are breathing air that has become completely contaminated with soot. The air quality in these cities and counties is in violation of standards with regard to fine particles of pollution from such…

For those that suffer from allergies, indoor environments often bring their own risk of respiratory symptoms. Common triggers, such as dust mites, pet dander, and mold, can cause as assortment of allergic symptoms. Respiratory problems, allergic rhinitis, and asthma are only a few of the health risks associated with indoor irritants and allergens. Fortunately, taking…

If you’ve never used an air purifier, then you could very well be unaware of the many key health benefits and other advantages they bring to the table. As people become more and more aware of the dangers of breathing polluted air, a great deal more emphasis has been placed on the importance of indoor…