Ionic Air Purifiers - Safety Tops All Criteria
User safety must be top priority in the selection of an ionic air purifier for use in the home, office, factory or school.
Existing ionic air purifier technology, regardless of whether they originate in North America, Europe, Japan or China produce a primary beneficial reactive agent.These reactive agents are known variously by names like negative ions, bipolar ions, plasmacluster ions and so on. They are produced with the objective of eliminating contaminants in the air we breathe. There is much research on the efficacy of these reactive agents in destroying contaminants. What is lacking is information on whether these same potent reactive agents also cause harm to human tissues, particularly the fragile and sensitive tissues that line our breathing passages from the windpipe to the lungs.
There is also an information vacuum about whether there are other by-products and if these are harmful to human tissues as well. In the industry, however, it is has been established that current ionic air purifier technology inadvertently results in the production of by-products that may, in sufficient concentrations, prove harmful to human tissue. One of the main by-products which attracts much attention is ozone, which in high concentrations is known to be harmful to human tissues.
In the light of the above, the issue of safety for the user of an ionic air purifier has to be addressed from these two perspectives:
(1) Potential harm from the beneficial reactive agents, and
(2) Potential harm from the unintended by-products.
Our intensive though by no means exhaustive research on these two perspectives have been condensed into two detailed write-ups that are featured on Ezinearticles.com.
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(1) Beneficial reactive agents
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March 19, 2009
What Happens During an Asthma Attack?
Asthma is an increasingly common health condition in modern society. You’ve almost certainly heard of it. But if you’ve never experienced an asthma attack, you probably don’t know what goes on during one. If you’ve just been diagnosed with the condition, here are some facts you should know.
There are several typical symptoms of an asthma attack. These include coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. This is a severe condition, and can be fatal if you don’t learn to manage it.
So what is it that sets off an attack of asthma? It’s different for everyone. Well known triggers include allergic substances like pollen, dust, environmental pollution, chemicals and smoke. In fact, allergy induced asthma is a very common form of this disease. Things like a change in the atmospheric pressure, cold air, exercise or a common cold virus can also trigger asthma symptoms.
An asthma attack takes place within the air passage to your lungs. The opening and closing of your airways are controlled by a specific muscle. You don’t have any control over this muscle; it’s totally automatic. But allergens or the other factors that were pointed out above can cause it to constrict. If you suffer from asthma, the muscle tends to overreact to the irritants, and you’ll experience an asthma attack.
When the muscle tightens, the airway narrows. As well, a build up of mucus takes place, and at the same time the lining becomes inflamed and starts to swell. The presence of mucus in the air passages is completely normal, because it helps the flow of air from the lungs. But when you’re experiencing an asthma attack, the production of mucus increases, thereby filling the air passages.
It’s hard to breathe when this accumulation of mucus is present. As long as the excess mucus is in place, the asthma attack won’t stop. That’s why it’s so important to treat your symptoms immediately with a prescribed medication.
Attacks are often only a few minutes in duration. A severe attack, though, can go on for hours or days. There will be intervals where you might not experience any symptoms, but they will soon return if you don’t receive the proper medication.
If you suspect you might have asthma, it’s essential that you visit your doctor immediately. Tests will be run in order to make an accurate diagnosis. They will also try to pinpoint the cause of your attacks. Once you know what your triggers are, it’s essential that you avoid them as much as possible. In order to avoid asthma attacks in the future, close medical supervision and a strong commitment to using the proper asthma remedies are essential. The attacks can be deadly, so don’t ignore your symptoms.
March 12, 2009
Allergy Asthmatics
Allergy asthma is a common affliction for people in the USA. Even though it is a horrible affliction to have, dont stress because many others suffer from it too, and science can provide help and treatment. It is the highest prevaling sort of asthma in America and around the globe. Asthma bought on by allergies and symptoms of allergies can happen in the cleanest of homes, and often attacks are bought on by environments outside the home.
The issue lies with what triggers your allergy because this is often the trigger for the asthma as well. The two often go hand in hand, and this is what makes allergy asthma so very common. Take a look at a common example below, and you can see why allergy asthma is so apparant:
Many people are allergic to animals and pets, without even sometimes showing obvious symptoms. Allergy asthma from pets could be brought on by something as simple and innocent as being in the same room as a pet, and this may trigger the allergy, which will then start the airways inflaming, resulting in allergy asthma and a possible asthma attack.
Other common triggers that asthmatics encounter in day to day life, include things such as airborne irritants like ciggerette smoke or pollen. More often than not, these things are hard to avoid. When encountered the reaction can be swift and unforgiving for sufferers.
Some people with allergy asthma also suffer complications triggerd off by skin complications ranging from rashes caused by foods, or by liquid irritants like chemicals. Medical professionals dont really know why this is, but it has lead to much research, and ongoing debates.
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March 7, 2009
Tips To Cope With Pets Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions to animals can make a person’s life seem lonely and empty, more so if they have never experienced the joy of owning a pet. However, with the advancements of today’s medicines, a person no longer has to endure a life without the companionship of a dog or a cat. As long as a person who suffers from allergic reactions to pets knows the limits of their own body, they may be able to deal with both the allergy and the animal at the same time.
Those who have allergic reactions to animals wonder if they can own a pet besides the lonely goldfish who only bubbles every once in awhile. In fact, many people who are allergic to cats still have one. The truth of the matter is that an allergy to a pet can develop at almost any time. Dander from a pet is the main cause of the allergy. In order to have one’s cake and pet it too, a person needs to be able to keep certain areas of the house pet free! The doors to the bedroom should be shut. This will allow one to rest without having itchy eyes. Another wise idea is to invest in a HEPA filter. This will help reduce the amount of allergens in the air and more simply put, is a good idea for anyone who has a pet. And last but certainly not least, is the fact that one should clean their living space frequently. A regular, thorough vacuuming will help people cope with allergic reactions to pets.
Those who suffer from allergic reactions to animals must be aware of what to do in order to make their lives bearable. With their doctor, a regimen of medications can help a person deal with an animal and the allergens that it produces. Shots are now readily available to keep a person from going into a severe reaction caused by an animal or other allergen. If one does not want to go that route, then various forms of medication are available over the counter.
Living with allergic reactions to pets can be a simple task if one is willing to take the risks. No longer does a person have to roam the pet stores looking for that one special animal. Pets are great companionship for anyone, even those who have allergic reactions to animals. Loving and living with an animal is one of the greatest things in the world and seeking the proper treatment and free health advice from a doctor can make one’s life much easier.
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