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Air Filters: Are They Helpful for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers?

Sloane Miller
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Monday, December 03, 2007
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Recently on MyAllergyNetwork.com, a reader wrote in asking about the best air filters for people with allergies. I've never used an air filter.  However, this last year, my apartment building has been undergoing a major overhaul. The building's interiors and exteriors are being refurbish...
  1. Air filter with allergic asthma
    Eileen
    Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 12:28 PM

    I have severe allergic asthma. I find using an air filter does help with the air quality in my home. Mine also has an ozone option; but if I use the ozone option it actually will trigger an attack.

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    re: Air filter with allergic asthma
    Sloane Miller
    Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 03:55 PM

    thanks for the comment eileen.

     

    yes, from everything i've read, OZONE is quite bad for those of us with asthma. although a mold killer it very often can trigger an attack.

     

    so i'm glad to hear your air filter helps and you DON'T use the ozone option!

    Big Smile

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