Best Humidifier Best Humidifier For Allergies?
Maria asks…
Which air purifier is best for allergies, etc?
I suffer major allergies from dust, pollen, mold and pets. I want an all-around purifier that helps with these and gas and chemicals.
I have done EXTENSIVE research and YES I know IQ Air is best but it’s rather large and expensive. Blue Air and Austin Air are highly rated as well, but they’re rather large for my bedroom. I have been looking into the Sharp Plasmacuster (not the model with the annoying upkeep of the humidifier) and Rabbit Air as well, which are more stylish and a tad cheaper. Anyone with experience with any of these or suggestions?
answers:
Blue air is great, I used it in the summer when i had major pollen alergies. And yeah it is quite stylish. You can put some vaporub in the water to help clear congestions aswell
Thomas asks…
for asthma what is best, air Purifier, Humidifier, vaporizer?
I have asthma and allergies real bad and need relief. I bought an air purifier but it seems to dry the air out. I need relief to breathe while sleeping. Any suggestions?
answers:
My suggestion would be an air purifier. There are some really good ones on the market. Your problem is with allergens not water vapor. If you feel the air is too dry than set up a humidifier also but the purifier is more important.
Make sure if you set up a humidifier you keep it clean. You can use tap water or distilled water or just about anything in them but the problem is that if you don’t clean it thoroughly every other day with a mild bleach solution it can grow bacteria. Run the unit with the bleach solution for a few minutes(in another room) so it’ll get into all the working parts.. Then run tap water through it to make sure you rinse out the bleach. If you let it go, humidifiers have a tendency to be a good breeding ground for bacteria and then you’re just spreading the bacteria all around the room.
And as I said it doesn’t make any difference whether you use tap water, distilled or even sterile water because the humidifier is drawing in bacteria from the air around it.
If your worried about your hydration it’s much better to do it internally, drinking water, juices etc. I can’t overemphasize the importance of an asthmatic staying well hydrated. If you are dehydrated and get an attack you’re already starting off with one strike against you. If you are well hydrated you lessen the severity of the thickness of the mucous and airway blockage by the same. This is just one thing you can do for yourself that’s easy and helps you live with your condition.
God bless.
Richard asks…
Humidifier Or Dehumidifier?
My sinuses and allergies always bother me the worst during the winter. I always seem to have a stuffy nose,clogged ears, pressure in my head and sometimes my face, and occasional headaches. I was just wondering which one would be the best to buy for my allergies/sinuses? A humidifier or a dehumidifier? Thank you.
-Chris
answers:
Allergens are worst at the extremes – high humidities and very low humidities, so you may need a de-humidifier in summer and a humidifier in winter. High humidity promotes growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites. Low humidity causes allergens to become static-charged, which makes them float endlessly in the air, and it causes the airways to dry out, which makes them more susceptible to allergens, bacteria and viruses because there isn’t enough moisture and mucus to protect the skin and clear the partilces out. Try to keep humidity around 20% in winter.
