An air purifier can help cleanse the air of allergens and any particles that aggravate symptoms of asthma. It also sanitizes the air. Though there are several kinds available, the most popular one is the ionizing air purifier. This air purifier traps pollutants and particles from the air via an electric field.
The severity of asthma depends on what triggers an attack. Asthma triggers include dust, pet dander, smoke, mold spores, or pollen that make it inside your home. These triggers bring on alarming symptoms like coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or respiratory distress. An air purifier can help relieve symptoms, but people who live with asthma must consider what kind of symptoms they have and look for features that specifically target what triggers their attacks.
Look for an air purifier that meets HEPA (High-efficiency particulate air) requirements. These air purifiers are more likely to filter out minuscule particles from the air. Check the quality of the filter, the airflow rate, and the filter design. Another good recommendation is an air purifier with two filters: one for gasses and one for particles. Some air purifiers produce ozone, but ozone, which is an irritant, can aggravate symptoms.
We’ve rounded up our top three picks in air purifiers that specifically relieve asthma symptoms and allergic reactions.
Dyson Pure Cool Tp01
This air purifier uses a combination of a HEPA air filter and a tower fan to trap and purify pollutants that are as small as 0.3 microns. It’s effective on triggers like pollen, dust, mold spores, and pet dander; it works well for a small room.
Price: $399
Molekule Air Mini
The Molekule Air Mini uses a PECO filter which destroys volatile organic compounds and mold spores. It works air through an outer filter trapping large particles and then passes the air through a filter covered with nanoparticles that react to light (PECO filter). This releases clean air. It’s Apple Home Kit enabled, which is also a big bonus.
Price: $389.99
Honeywell True Hepa (hpa100) with Allergen Remover
With a HEPA filter and a carbon pre-filter, the Honeywell True HEPA (HPA100) filters pollen, dust, and mold spores. It’s easy to use and cleans the air efficiently with almost no noise.
Price: $139.99
