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Any suggestions on air purifiers?

Posted by staylorrn2000 @staylorrn2000, Jan 6 12:07pm

Hello. I have asthma with very reactive airways to chemicals, dust, mold, smoke. I’ve been doing research on air purifiers and the amount of literature is not only large but also is quite conflicting. Can anyone recommend a medical quality air purifier that will cover 1,000 sq ft? Has anyone had success with the Austin Air Healthmate Plus? Thanks!

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jan 6 4:53pm

@staylorrn2000 Like you, my lungs are very reactive. I use air filters recommended by my doctor.

You may want to read this discussion between myself and another member about HEPA air filtration and carbon. I discussed the type of filters I have and use from E. L. Foust.

Asthma & Allergy - "How can HEPA charcoal filter benefit allergies and asthma?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-can-hepa-charcoal-filter-benefit-allergies-and-asthma/

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staylorrn2000 | @staylorrn2000 | Jan 6 5:38pm

I will definitely read the discussion. Thank you for your reply.

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lluth412 | @lluth412 | Jan 7 9:40am

I went with the top recommendation of Wirecutter here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/

I have it in my living room/kitchen.

I also have this one in my bedroom: Alen BreatheSmart 45i Pure 4-Speed Ionic White HEPA Air Purifier ENERGY STAR (Covers: 1600-sq ft). Purchased it at Lowes as a quick fix when Drs thought I had ABPA (I don,t, turns out is it chronic eosinophilic pneumonia).

They recommend you change the filter every 6 months or when the indicator light goes on but we change ours every 6 weeks. If the filters are an indication, they are both working well because those filters are full of dust , etc every 6 weeks. They both work well but I like the kitchen one better as it's quieter. The one in my bedroom sounds like a jet at max speed! We have left both on 24/7 for 10 months and they are both still going strong.

Also bought a small Levoit for my office and that one isn't as effective. I wouldn't buy another one of this brand.

Hope this helps!

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anna17 | @anna17 | Jan 7 9:45am
In reply to @lluth412 "I went with the top recommendation of Wirecutter here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/ I have it in my living..." + (show)
@lluth412

I went with the top recommendation of Wirecutter here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/

I have it in my living room/kitchen.

I also have this one in my bedroom: Alen BreatheSmart 45i Pure 4-Speed Ionic White HEPA Air Purifier ENERGY STAR (Covers: 1600-sq ft). Purchased it at Lowes as a quick fix when Drs thought I had ABPA (I don,t, turns out is it chronic eosinophilic pneumonia).

They recommend you change the filter every 6 months or when the indicator light goes on but we change ours every 6 weeks. If the filters are an indication, they are both working well because those filters are full of dust , etc every 6 weeks. They both work well but I like the kitchen one better as it's quieter. The one in my bedroom sounds like a jet at max speed! We have left both on 24/7 for 10 months and they are both still going strong.

Also bought a small Levoit for my office and that one isn't as effective. I wouldn't buy another one of this brand.

Hope this helps!

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Be sure your duct work is clean. Had ours cleaned and now filters stay clean much longer.

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lluth412 | @lluth412 | Jan 7 9:50am

Yes, its on our list for this year. We live in a historic home built in the 1920's. I love it (most of the time...) but there is a lot of dust that gets in!

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staylorrn2000 | @staylorrn2000 | Jan 7 10:28am
In reply to @lluth412 "I went with the top recommendation of Wirecutter here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/ I have it in my living..." + (show)
@lluth412

I went with the top recommendation of Wirecutter here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/

I have it in my living room/kitchen.

I also have this one in my bedroom: Alen BreatheSmart 45i Pure 4-Speed Ionic White HEPA Air Purifier ENERGY STAR (Covers: 1600-sq ft). Purchased it at Lowes as a quick fix when Drs thought I had ABPA (I don,t, turns out is it chronic eosinophilic pneumonia).

They recommend you change the filter every 6 months or when the indicator light goes on but we change ours every 6 weeks. If the filters are an indication, they are both working well because those filters are full of dust , etc every 6 weeks. They both work well but I like the kitchen one better as it's quieter. The one in my bedroom sounds like a jet at max speed! We have left both on 24/7 for 10 months and they are both still going strong.

Also bought a small Levoit for my office and that one isn't as effective. I wouldn't buy another one of this brand.

Hope this helps!

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Thank you!

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