Air purifier or dehumidifier for Asthma sufferer?

long_b

Hi all,

Herself has asthma and gets multiple chest infections like clockwork every winter.

In terms of preventing these can anyone recommend somewhere to buy any of these?

Air purifier? There is a bewildering amijy of these - anyone recommend a decent one?

Is a dehumidifier thought to be beneficial?

Dust mite proof mattress/duvet/pillow covers?

Salt lamps?
She finds salt rooms help a bit when her chest is stable.

Thanks in advance !

Clare rocks

Hi I have been researching AIr Purifiers, they range in price for €100 to €500 & upwards. Top of the range in order- is from IQ Air, Swedish brand Blueair different models depending on room size. Philips AP 3256, vax AP 300. My son suffers from dust & pollen allergies, so you need to read about CADR rating which measure how frequent the air in the room is processed in an hour & room size. Here’s some good links https://smarthomeguide.in/cadr-ach-air-purifier/
http://www.airpurification.ie/asthma-and-allergies/

https://www.breathingspace.co.uk/helpdesk/question/mould-allergies
https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-air-purifiers-3484452

I’m on another fb group & some people advise on salt therapy

https://www.inishpharmacy.com/p/salin-plus-breathe-easy-salt-therapy/200087?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsI3tsOSl3QIVybHtCh0MPQFKEAQYASABEgKc7vD_BwE

Let me know if you purchase & if your wife finds relief

long_b

Thanks for those.
Went with a Homedics one in the end - only about 55 GBP delivered from Amazon UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HoMedics-Purifier-Eliminates-Allergens-Foundation/dp/B006ZKXIXK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1536529997&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=homedics+air+purifier&psc=1


If it makes a difference we can upgrade to a bigger machine later on I guess.

Elemonator

Clare rocks wrote: »

Hi I have been researching AIr Purifiers, they range in price for €100 to €500 & upwards. Top of the range in order- is from IQ Air, Swedish brand Blueair different models depending on room size. Philips AP 3256, vax AP 300. My son suffers from dust & pollen allergies, so you need to read about CADR rating which measure how frequent the air in the room is processed in an hour & room size. Here’s some good links https://smarthomeguide.in/cadr-ach-air-purifier/
http://www.airpurification.ie/asthma-and-allergies/

https://www.breathingspace.co.uk/helpdesk/question/mould-allergies
https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-air-purifiers-3484452

I’m on another fb group & some people advise on salt therapy

https://www.inishpharmacy.com/p/salin-plus-breathe-easy-salt-therapy/200087?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsI3tsOSl3QIVybHtCh0MPQFKEAQYASABEgKc7vD_BwE

Let me know if you purchase & if your wife finds relief

Pretty much these. Air purifier is the way to go. I had a strange experience with dehumidifiers, as the air was dry and the seasons changed I got coughing fits. Honestly the best thing we ever did was remove the carpets from the house with the exception of the stairs. That helped a ton. I eventually grew out of it as I got older thank god.

Garlinge

I run a dehumidifier in the winter months as well as keep a couple of windows open all year. Mould would be an asthma trigger for me. You would be amazed at amount of water it collects from just people breathing also cooking and washing.
I would be extra vigilant with bed and pillow. I have dustmite covers that zip over entire mattress (mail order John Lewis I think) and extra covers on pillow cases. Bed linen is washed frequently and bedding aired during day so plump up pillows and stand tall, throw back duvets. I would dry clothes in sunlight as often as possible.
Dust mites do not like dryness or high heat and low temperatures. So with a child you could put a stuffed toy in sunny window or on top of immersion tank for a bit or even into a freezer ( in plastic first). Same with pillows or just keep renewing them.

ericksonnewell

Allergies can be annoying. Humidity, dust mites, mold, and mildew can trigger allergic reactions. When you often suffer from these allergies, having a good humidifier can help. Ecois.co.uk supplies a variety of humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air cleaning solutions to help people adjust to the new normal and fight against COVID-19 and other viruses.

Alfredo D Neely

Hey, there may be different asthma triggers in your home. By capturing asthma triggers in the filter, an air purifier may remove them from your house. It works by drawing in air, trapping microscopic particles, and then releasing clean air. The air around an air purifier is also sanitized. Humidifiers have little effect on allergens or other asthma triggers in the environment, but they may make it easier to breathe. If you do use a humidifier, keep in mind that too much moisture in the air can lead to mold or dust mites. Both of these things can aggravate your asthma.

ccampbell468

I know there's a lot of mixed information on this but I think humidifiers also help. My younger sister has asthma and my older brother has allergies, so ventilation in our house is something we take seriously. We were kind of wary when we saw that humidifiers could help but this page helped clear our worries. It's been about 3 months since we started using a humidifier and my sister has been having less and fewer attacks which is a good sign. Hope this helps!