We have no pets inside our home. But my husband gets really bad allergies (I'm a pretty clean person but helps alittle).
2007-03-15 06:01:41 · 5 answers · asked by M 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
You can also purify your "own filter". Try a saline nasal RINSE (not a spray) A full warm water saline rinse goes in one nostril and out the other. It draws out all the gunk and shrinks the tissue (like swimming in the ocean). I've been doing it at work too.
The buffered salt doesn't 'sting' as much as plain salt water. You can use a new method like Nasopure, or the vintage, Netipot. The special bottle and salt is about $20.
You can do this a often as you like with no bad side effects.
You don’t need a prescription for this therapy. So if you live in a state like mine, they’ve pretty much “outlawed” sudafed medicine. Drug-free is really the way to go on a frequent-use basis. (I put in a link for “what” and “how” – there’s also some good info on wiki)
2007-03-18 06:56:36 · answer #1 · answered by michaelbellman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A humidifier only adds moisture to the air. A purifier cleans the air. Also make sure you have a really good furnace filter. 3M makes the best one (IMO) and they aren't that expensive. Available at Lowe's, Home Depot. It will really make a difference. Check into the purifiers. That will help, too. But the furnace/AC filter is a must first.
2007-03-15 06:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a humidifier for allergies! Those filters can grow mold and the wet environment can produce mold, especially if you have a textured ceiling or a environment that's not well ventilated. Get rid of your carpet, use HEPA filters, and maybe even a de-humidifier. An air purifier may help, I doubt it would hurt, but NO HUMIDIFIER!
2007-03-15 13:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An air purifier (HEPA type) wwill help filter allergens from the air- dust, pollen, harmful chemicals etc.)
A humdifier may actually make things worse by encouraging growth of molds in the home. A Dehumdifier would be better, esp. if your house has a lot of moisture in it.
Make sure to get an air purifer that is powerful enough to cover the space in your house- most are rated according to their square footage coverage area.
2007-03-15 06:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by psioni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air purifier. a humidifier only adds moisture to the air, which can cause mold and mildew.
2007-03-15 06:06:06 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋