Air Purification Device
(Product)
This page will answer your questions before using an air purifier.
What is an Air Purifier?
- An air purifier is a device that purifies air by removing pollutants and particles that cause various health problems through several different methods.
- What are the Indications for Using an Air Purifier?
- Used to improve indoor air quality.
- Used to reduce air pollution that causes many health problems, such as:
- Short-term problems, including:
- Nose irritation, eye irritation, throat irritation, or headaches due to seasonal allergies.
- Used to improve indoor air quality.
Long-term health problems, including:
Respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How Effective is an Air Purifier and How Does it Work?
- Air purifiers are highly effective. They work by removing pollutants and particles from the air, and the mechanism of action varies depending on the type. Similarities among devices include a fan that draws in airborne particles, and some types release a substance into the air to change the composition of pollutants.
- What are the Types of Air Purifiers?
- Ozone-Generating Air Purifiers (Ionizers): These devices release ozone into the air to clean it through chemical reactions that alter the composition of pollutants and make them pure. Electronic air purifiers (such as ionizers) and ozone generators are not recommended due to health and safety concerns related to ozone and other potential pollutants they can emit.
- Electronic Air Purifiers: Electronic air purifiers convert oxygen molecules or other types into charged ionic components that work to neutralize airborne pollutants in a process called bipolar ionization. Positive and negative ions surround air particles, destroying existing germs and pathogens. The added mass helps air particles fall to the ground and be attracted to the air filter.
- Filtered Air Purifiers: These filter harmful substances from the air by isolating harmful particulate matter or gaseous pollutants and returning clean air to the room. Examples include:
Carbon Filters: For volatile organic compounds.
High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters: A type of pleated mechanical air filter. This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria.
- What should you look for when buying?
- To ensure choosing the right air purifier, make sure to check:
- Clean Air Delivery Rates: Which indicates the distance an air purifier can clean air in the room. The higher the number, the faster the device filters pollutants from the air.
Room Size: To determine the level of the appropriate clean air delivery rates, it is important that the air purifier covers two-thirds of the room.
Size and Type of Particles: Each device type is suitable for specific particle sizes and types.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the Side Effects and Signs to Stop Using an Air Purifier?
The side effects can vary according to each type. Some types of air purifiers contain chemicals that are harmful to the body and can cause chest pain, and shortness of breath, such as ozone-generating air cleaners. You should stop using it if any health symptoms appear after using the device.
How Do I Use an Air Purifier?
Usage varies by product type and company. You willHEPAfind detailed usage instructions on the product itself.
