Best Asthma Air Purifiers for Asthma Relief

If you suffer from asthma, you understand the necessity of good air quality better than most other people. Because of generally poor air quality, the number of people affected by asthma is growing in alarming proportions. Allergic asthma is triggered by any allergic sensitivity you may have to a particular contaminant in the air, but instead of the usual eye and nose symptoms, you will also feel constriction in your airways. An asthma attack can range in severity, so you may simply feel short of breath or you may feel unable to breathe altogether.

Most likely, if you have developed asthma, your children will also have the potential to be affected. There is a genetic aspect to asthma and allergies that makes it very possible that other family members will build up a sensitization to allergens and from constant allergic reactions develop asthma.

• Nearly half (44%) of all asthma hospitalizations are for children.
• Asthma is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization for children.
• Asthma is the #1 cause of school absenteeism among children accounting for more than 14 million total missed days of school.
• Since 1980, the number of deaths relating to asthma has risen dramatically: Each day 11 Americans die from asthma. There are more than 4000 deaths due to asthma each year, many of which are avoidable with proper treatment and care. In addition, asthma is indicated as a contributing factor for nearly 7000 other deaths each year.
• Since 1980 asthma death rates overall have increased more than 50% among all genders, age groups and ethnic groups. The death rate for children under 19 years old has increased by nearly 80% percent since 1980.

You could rely entirely on medications, though usually it is in-between doses that attacks happen. Once you start to reach for an inhaler, your airways have already begun to become constricted. Why not prevent an attack before it happens?

The first step in building up a method of defense against asthma attacks is to remove the particles and fumes from the air you inhale. Just think, If you didn't have these irritants floating around your home, your lungs wouldn't strain for oxygen.

Caution: As a person with asthma, you already have a respiratory system that is less than optimal. As a result, I would strongly suggest you stay away from air purifiers that emit ozone.

My top choices are the Dynamic Air Cleaners which are available in both room units and whole home central HVAC units.