Posts Tagged ‘allergies’

Best Air Purifier To Remove Dust Particles?

i currently have a honeywell 18155 i dont know my rooms exact measurements its an average bedroom i figure its between 500-700 sq feet well the honeywell doesnt seem to be doing the job ive had it since febuary of this year,my room has alot of dust and i know i have to dust but it should make some what of a difference and it hasnt when i clean the hepa filter and replace the pre filter theres dust in there but still i see tons of air born particles in the air…so im looking for a new purifier for my sized room that will do a much better job then this and that either doesnt need filter replacement or doesnt need it often and if it needs replacement every few months it cant be to expensive price of the purifier should be no more then 400 would love to spend less then that but really need something thats going to do the job this one truely i dont see a difference in my allergies or anything else in the air

Best Air Purifier To Remove Dust Particles?

i currently have a honeywell 18155 i dont know my rooms exact measurements its an average bedroom i figure its between 500-700 sq feet well the honeywell doesnt seem to be doing the job ive had it since febuary of this year,my room has alot of dust and i know i have to dust but it should make some what of a difference and it hasnt when i clean the hepa filter and replace the pre filter theres dust in there but still i see tons of air born particles in the air…so im looking for a new purifier for my sized room that will do a much better job then this and that either doesnt need filter replacement or doesnt need it often and if it needs replacement every few months it cant be to expensive price of the purifier should be no more then 400 would love to spend less then that but really need something thats going to do the job this one truely i dont see a difference in my allergies or anything else in the air

Do fine chemical air filters actually work, and if so, by what mechanisms?

I live in an extraordinarily polluted environment, and right now, the cost of breaking my lease and problems associated w/ relocating now would exceed the cost of this very expensive air purifier.

http://www.airpurifiers.com/products/iqair/gc-chemisorber.htm

If it works, it’s worth the money (esp. since I have chem sensitivities & allergies, so I’d probably find use for it anywhere), but if it doesn’t, it’s a huge waste for a glorified hepa filter (which is what it’d amount to if the chemical filtration didn’t work).
So my question is, how exactly does it filter out
Sulfur dioxide
Formaldehyde
Carbon dioxide
etc.
I’d be particularly interested to know how it can seriously filter Carbon dioxide, since that’s so prevalent in the air, I’d think that any filter for it’d be worn out within a day. That one in particular makes me question the validity of the product.
The sulfur dioxide, formaldehyde, and particulates from deisel are all very important to me, since these are some of the worst problems in this place, wedged between a factory w/ high sulfur dioxide emissions and an expressway, in a building full of gas stoves and heat, aside from fireplace smoke wafting in from the neighbors on some days.
Can someone with some knowledge of how these advanced air purifiers work please explain this to me? Would I be throwing my money away? (Please note that this is not a small purchase for me, especially looking at the cost and frequency of replacing the filters)

I'm looking to buy an air purifier. Suggestions?

My boyfriend has bad allergies and terrible asthama. My roommate has a dog and cat so I think it’s mostly pet dander that ends up bothering him in my room, even though i keep the door closed all day. Does anyone know of a good air purifier that is relatively cheap but good for asthama? I know i have to find one with HEPA, but I’m wanting to spend maximum 150. Thanks all!

Does anyone have any cheap solutions improving someone with severe allergies?

I have a soar throat from drainage and I have for months now. I’ve been to the doctor now with a sinus infection every month since the beginning of this year. I’ve been taking claritin, using saline netipot irrigation everyday, been taking prescribed deconex (mucinex but better), and I have an ionic breeze air purifier in my room that I recently purchased and it seems to help.
However, I cannot seem to get rid of drainage every morning and my soar throat.
Before I amp up my allergy medicine or go to a specialist, can anyone recommend me some cheaper solutions to help?
My dad has been to a specialist before and they recommended he drink coffee every morning.
I tried that for awhile but it didn’t help very much I don’t think.
I don’t smoke and I don’t have any known allergies to foods or medicine or grass or anything like that. I also spend very little time outside anyway.
Thanks in advance!

Should I Get Tested For Allergies?

Hey folks,

I’m 30. I grew up with no allergies. At about 23 I started getting mild allergies during certain seasons. In the last year or so they’ve become much more bothersome.

I take Claritin-D or Sudafed, or Zyrtec nearly daily, and why they do control sneezing, my nose tends to be a little stuffed nearly 24/7. I bought a hepa air purifier, but they persist. Also, I’ve found that at night I sometimes (once a month) all of the sudden get itchy, which can drive me crazy. I switched to an allergy free detergent, but it still happens on occasion.

I do have a cat, so it could be her. I do work on my house, so it could be dust. I’m in Massachusetts and it’s winter right now, so I doubt it’s pollen right now (although I do think I’m allergic to pollen as well).

So, the next steps I was thinking was getting the allergy test, but I’m not sure if there’s any point, which is why I’m here. If I get tested and they confirm it’s dust/pet/pollen, what would they do? The allergies aren’t severe, just annoying. Are there allergy medications specific to the type of allergy that they’d give me? Or is the test just to inform me of what I’m allergic to?

Thanks!

I found this for information for pregnant women w/allergies.?

(I am having problems with allergies and it’s getting to the point where I’m suffering a bit. I have a HEPA air purifier that helps me to sleep at night a LOT! But during the day I suffer from the itchy watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. I will still go to my doctor, but I did find this information on a website)

If cold or allergy symptoms interfere with your ability to eat or sleep, your healthcare provider may recommend medication, especially if you’re past the first trimester. Many doctors believe the antihistamine chlorpheniramine (found in Chlor-Trimeton) is the safest option, as it has been used for many years by pregnant women and isn’t known to cause birth defects. Unfortunately, little is known about newer drugs like loratadine (found in Claritin), so it’s wise to avoid them.

www.parents.com
Thanks, from what the advice nurse told me at my hospital was to put a cool rag over my eyes because of the itchiness and swelling and don’t put heat, because it can incubate the germs. But to help I sit in my shower and let the steam go into my nose…helps a lot.

What do you do to help dog allergies?

I’m moving into a house with a dog, and I have allergies. However, they are not terrible and I take medicine. I’ve been searching for different ways to help my allergies. So far I have got change the floors from carpet to a hard surface, get a HEPA vacuum cleaner, get allergen pillow cases and mattress covers, replace the filters on the air conditioners, no extra clothe items in the room (including stuffed animals), get an ionic breeze air purifier.
As far as the dog goes I got give him a bath once a week, wipe him down with wet cloth daily, keep out of your bedroom, have good ventilation.
I’m open to a variety of suggestions; However, I cannot replace the dog. Besides he’s a really sweet lab. I’m open to using natural remedies, such as tea or hot peppers to specific cleaning techniques. SO PLEASE SHARE YOUR INPUT AND DIRECT ME TO RELEVANT WEBSITES!

Pet allergy help, will this eliminate dander enough to stop allergic reactions?

I’m intrested in getting a rotweiller dog but I am concered about the dander because my grandpa and my dad are highly allergic to dander.

If I get a HEPA air purifier, encourage the dog to stay outside during nice days, use a special shampoo, special brush, and wips for the dog that eliminate dander. Will my grandpa and dad no longer have allergies?

Thank you for your time
PS: Versentil (or however your screen name works). Why don’t you stop being selfish and actually answer the question! I’m not being selfish because I’m conserned about my family. Get a life wemon and leave me alone. k bye

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