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Who needs an Air Purifier?

That question is difficult to answer; it’s a bit like asking “Who needs to exercise more?” Everyone breathes dangerous chemicals and particles every day, and thus everyone could use an air purifier. However, some people are far more at risk than others, and these people will feel more of the positive effects of breathing cleaner air.

This group includes, but is certainly not limited to, the following people:

• People with asthma or other respiratory diseases and/or allergies to mold, dust, pollens or pet dander
• People who suffer from chemical allergies, chemical sensitivities, are irritated by odors, or have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivities)
• People who are immuno-compromised and are more susceptible to bacterial or viral infections (such as HIV patients)
• Anyone who works with dangerous airborne substances. Many professions fit under this umbrella including manicurists, welders, artists and laboratory workers.
• Those whose homes or offices have a radon contamination problem

However, the dangers presented by many common household chemicals are not fully known. Research has shown chronic exposure of very low doses of certain common household chemicals may be harmful to infants. Yet research in this field is relatively new (much of it has been done in the last 10 years) and there is still much to learn. What is known is that there are thousands of chemicals in varying amounts in every home. Because we simply do not know what dangers are posed by every chemical, it is difficult to answer the question of who needs an air purifier. Overall, though, breathing cleaner air is the healthiest choice for everyone, and that is what an air purifier provides.