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Air Purifiers Filters and Cleaners > Air Purification Resource Center
Welcome to the Air Purification Resource Center. Here you'll find articles on air purifiers and information on the causes, workings, and treatments of many virus types, mold, bacteria, dust, and other harmful air pollutants.
Air Purifiers/Filters
Choosing The Right Air Purifier
Every year, some journalist pretending to be writing a responsible article about air cleaning ambushes us. Inevitably, it turns out to be some simplistic attention getting tactic, trashing air cleaners uniformly.
How to Choose the Right Air Purifier
Everywhere you turn there are air filter options. Very different machines promise allergy relief and health in magazines, on TV and on the Internet. Choosing one is hard. Currently some offer new technologies that are helpful or useless, so lets look . . .
Home Air Purifiers And Allergies
A healthy home environment means that contaminants that are harmful to your health are removed or neutralized as much as possible. For allergy sufferers, it is vital to . . .
Choice of Air Filtration Devices
I'm an internist in practice in Baltimore. I would like your opinion on home air purifiers--which of the many are allergist recommending and why. Are combination purifiers/humidifiers of any value?
Maximum Acceptable Level of Ozone
(a) Ozone is a toxic gas with no known useful medical application in specific, adjunctive, or preventive therapy. In order for ozone to be effective as a germicide, it must be present in a concentration far greater than that which can be safely . . .
Clearing the Air
We are well into a new millennium, and there are many technologies (old and new) available for treating indoor air. Air purification is a natural way for water dealers to extend their current product line. It offers another opportunity to cross sell your existing customers and create . . .
How Air Filters Work – A Real Breathe of Fresh Air!
Did you know that up to 80 per cent of the dust in the air you’re breathing right now (assuming you are sitting inside) is made up of dead skin? It’s true. Human flesh is the most common form of . . .
Clearing The Air
WATERLOO --- Invisible particles in the air can wreak havoc on allergy and asthma sufferers. The tiny allergens can cause sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and an itchy, runny nose.
Cleaning the Air in Your House With an Ionic Air Purifier
In today's world of increasing air pollution and environmental hazards you may be considering adding an air purifier to your home to ensure a higher quality of air for you and your family. But what's an ionic air purifier . . .
Need to Cover Up the Odor of Your Trail Bike? Here’s the High-Tech Way
I once bought a Penton vintage class bike. It was dirty and ratty, had been sitting in a barn forever, and it had this smell about it. It smelled like old, old gasoline turned to varnish and dried-out crusted old gear oil. I fixed the bike all up, got it all . . .
Healthway EMF 1000 Consumer Review
The clean room certified level of particle reduction is extremely appealing. The level of particle reduction compared to most hepa filters is quite remarkable. This would make this filter particularly effective for the removal of fine particles like cat dander. This machine . . .
Pumping Ions
Call them air purifiers, but antidepressants might be a better name for those electronic gizmos that pump negative ions (invisible electric charges) into the air and are touted as good for everything from allergies to . . .
Reviews on Ionic Air Purification!!!
Testimonials, customer reviews, or actual results presented do not reflect the results of all users of the product. Past experience of one consumer does not guarantee the same result for everyone.
Air Purifiers Testimonials/Reviews
Thinking of buying an air purifier to help your allergies? While air purifying machines can rid a room of airborne particles, they won’t remove many gases, odors or particles that have settled onto furniture and floors.
XJ-2000 Testimonials
Enjoy pure, clean air without the cost or hassle of a big, bulky machine. The lightweight Surround Air XJ-2000 ionic air purifier travels wherever you need it?it even features a cigarette lighter . . .
HEPA, Carbon and Ultraviolet Air Purifier Technology - An Interview About Clarifier
Q. Dr. Speiser, I see one of the unique features about the Clarifier air purifier is the ultraviolet light, can you explain, why you have chosen to include ultraviolet in your air purification system?
Air Purifiers: An Investigation of the Types and Their Benefits
Considering the amount of irritants that are present in the air today, those who suffer from allergies and other breathing disorders are challenged to find effective ways to clean the air that they breathe within their home environment.
Ions Can Do Strange Things to You
Researchers believe that through control of the electrical charges in the air we breathe, our moods, energy and health can be markedly improved. Condensed from The Rotarian., byRobert O’Brien
Air Purifiers, Are They Worth The Money?
When you suffer from allergies or asthma, you may think it may be a good idea to purchase an air filtration system for your house. But one legitimate question would be: Is it worth paying the money?
Electrolux
We were looking for an alternative to the Friedrich electrostatic air purifiers, for those who resolutely want to avoid some of the expense of replacing hepa filters. We were surprisingly pleased with the results of our testing of the
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Mooresville Takes Steps to Protect Employees
After witnessing the endless problems with the air-handling system in the Morgan County Courthouse and the sickness it caused to employees, the town of Mooresville has taken a proactive step in protecting its employees.
Sharp Claims Air Purifier Kills Bird Flu
Tests by Japanese electronics maker Sharp have found that an air-purifier using plasma-cluster ion technology is 99 percent effective in killing . . .
Breathe Easy
Deborah Fisher talks about how improving air quality provides a return on investment.
Study Concludes Portable HEPA Filters Curb Indoor Fungi
Exposure to airborne indoor fungi in residential environments can be reduced through use of portable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and regular maintenance of filter material and carpets, according to researchers at the IAQ 2001 conference.
Why Consumer Reports Magazine Test Certain Air Cleaner Brands and Not Others
My name is Barry Cohen. I have successfully owned and operated Absolute Air Cleaners and Purifiers since 1989. My company takes great pride in selling only top quality HEPA air cleaners and air purifiers . . .
Negative Ion Regeneration For Youthfulness and Longevity
Approximately half-a-century ago, a certain woman living in a large, crowded city contracted tuberculosis. Doctors did what they could for her without any avail. They gave her a morbid prognosis of inevitable death and she was consigned . . .
Pollen, Mold, Bacteria, Allergens, Airborne
Pet Allergy
Although most people believe they are allergic to an animal's hair, it is actually the allergens found in its dander, saliva or urine that is causing them to sneeze.
Mould 'Linked to Severe Asthma'
Household mould may cause people with asthma to develop severe forms of the disease, a study suggests. Researchers in France have found a strong link between people who are sensitive . . .
A Doctor's Viewpoint: Why Air Pollutants Harm Kids
The effects of air pollution take a harder toll on children than adults for three main reasons: First, children’s airways are small in diameter, meaning . . .
Treating Hazardous Air in the Podiatric Office
Podiatrists suffer impaired lung function, rhinitis, asthma, coughing, hyper-sensitivity and conjunctivitis due to chronic exposure to nail dust and other chemicals. Electrical fungal-nail debridement releases large amounts . . .
Most Homes and Apartments Are Filled With Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Airborne Particles
New research on indoor air quality reveals the startling fact that merely walking on your home's carpet can release potentially harmful particles into the air. These particles, when inhaled, lodge themselves . . .
Household Activities Release A Cloud Of Dust, Increasing Exposure To Particulate Pollution
Ordinary household activities, from dusting to dancing, can increase your exposure to particulate pollution, according to a new study. Whether you are cutting the rug or just vacuuming it, you may be inhaling . . .
Air Pollution Especially Harmful To Lungs Of Obese Children
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Obese children are more susceptible than normal-weight children to the harmful effects of air pollution, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 24.
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Air Pollution Raises Risk For Dangerous Arrhythmias Among People With ICDs
Boston MA -- Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and colleagues from Boston area medical institutions have linked short term high pollution concentrations with an increased incidence of irregular and very dangerous heart arrhythmias among a group of cardiac patients from the greater Boston area who had implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). The findings appear in the June 1, 2005 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.
Baby Dies in Hospital From Mould Infection
Canada -- It's too soon to say whether hospital renovations were a factor in the death of a premature infant who died of a mould infection in an intensive care . . .
Air Pollution Thickens The Blood, Study Shows
Air pollution, and especially particulate matter, thickens the blood and boosts inflammation, finds experimental research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.This may help to explain why air pollution is associated with . . .
Air Pollution - A Killer for all Seasons
It's not just the smog that kills. That's mostly a summer problem.Air pollution makes people die all year long, according to a new report from the city's public health department. The report estimates 1,000 people die prematurely and another 5,500 . . .
Road Dust - Something To Sneeze About
That "Eat My Dust" bumper sticker on the car in front of you may be closer to the truth than you realized. Research by scientists at the California Institute of Technology shows that road dust kicked up by passing traffic can be a source of airborne allergens.
Fungus Warning for Tsunami Survivors
PEOPLE injured in the December 26 tsunami could fall victim to a little-known deadly fungus, infectious disease specialists said today.Mucormycosis, an aggressive infection caused by a fungus found . . .
Detection of Airborne Stachybotrys chartarum Macrocyclic Trichothecene Mycotoxins on Particulates Smaller than Conidia
Highly respirable particles (diameter, <1 µm) constitute the majority of particulate matter found in indoor air. It is hypothesized that these particles serve as carriers for toxic compounds, specifically the compounds produced by molds in water-damaged buildings.
Think Air Pollution Isn't a Problem Inside? Guess Again!
There are many sources of indoor air pollution. These include bacteria, mold, and mildew brought inside by everyday activities such as going in and out, opening windows, or using your heating and air conditioning systems.
Orange County Woman Settles Water Damage/Mold Claim for $550,000.00
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Court B. Purdy and Andrew Gagen, with the firm of Wentworth, Paoli & Purdy located in Newport Beach represented an Orange County woman who became seriously ill as a result of exposure to toxic mold and . . .
Mold Worries Cause Concern at a Local School
Huntsville, Alabama -- Danielle Mitchell is a parent who volunteers every week to help the children here at Lynn Fanning Elementary, but recently she became concerned when a staff member handed her school ceiling tiles with mold all over them.
How Work Can Make You Sick
Offices can make you sick, according to the British Allergy Foundation. A survey by NOP found at least 40% of office workers have symptoms which have been linked to sick building syndrome, such as . . .
Air Pollution Kills 1,700 a Year in Toronto: Study
Air pollution is to blame for more deaths in Toronto than originally believed, city health officials said in a study released today. The study by the city's Public Health Department estimates . . .
The Deadly Air of Hong Kong
HONG KONG—It is a view to die for. But the awe-inspiring vistas from Victoria Peak, overlooking Hong Kong's Fragrant Harbour, are shrouded in smog most days. And people are dying as a result.
CANADA: Smog Worst in Ontario History as Hot Weather Hurts Air Quality
Hit by a double whammy of exceptionally hot weather and almost no rain, Southern Ontario is experiencing the worst bout of smog that residents of the region with Canada's most notorious air pollution have ever had to endure.
Pollen's A-Poppin' This Year
Tricia Dorka can't wait for summer. She's allergic to spring. An itchy throat, congestion, red eyes and pressure headaches pounding her eyes and face . . .
UV Light
The Effect of Dry Heat on Mite, Cat, and Dog Allergens
Various techniques have been tried in an attempt to reduce allergen levels in homes. This study investigated the effect of dry heat on mite, cat, and dog allergens.
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Ultra Violet Light For Air Handling Systems?
Question about ultraviolet light in air purifiers or air cleaners. Question: What are the potential benefits and pitfalls to installing a ultra-violet light system in a residential air handling system? Will it indeed improve indoor air quality or is it another snake oil- . . .
UV Light Used Against Mites
Local pest killer operates technology to evict allergens.In a Fairport household earlier this week, professional pest-buster Kennedy Brayboy used ultraviolet light to banish mites . . .
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