I wanted your advice as I am looking into buying new air purifiers in connection with my son’s asthma/allergies. I have heard that I should NOT purchase one that works with ions (ionic technology). Am I wrong?
The ones I bought about four years ago are a bit noisy. So I am planning to purchase the latest
technology. Before I purchase them, I want to make sure that the ionic ones will not be a
problem. One other advantage is that I will not have to change any filters, which I have been doing every 2-3 months, but just clean the blades regularly; also, they are supposedly very quiet. Since I have a
small apartment, I cannot afford to have something bulky and big. Hence, am thinking of something sleek that does not necessary have to be placed in the middle of room (as per the current ones). Please advise.
–Ms. D
Sorry to disappoint you. All air purifiers must be HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Air filters). The ones about which wrote are sub-standard – easier to care for – but not good products. Call 1-800-ALLERGY. That is the simple fact.
–Dr. Ehrlich
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