Tag - Air Purifier for asthma

01 Nov

Air purifiers at traffic intersections: Experts call it mere band-aid fix

In a rather desperate move to counter the severe air pollution in Delhi, the government wants to install air purifiers at traffic intersections. But experts feel the idea is flawed on various counts. While this is more of a band-aid solution that doesn’t bring down vehicular emissions, the system may also not be as effective in “purifying” polluted air. Each device, it is claimed, helps purify the air of up to 40% pollutants, including particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, [...]

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01 Nov

How to choose an air purifier: 6 tips to help you find the best one

Diwali marks the beginning of winter smog in north India and the air remains thick with pollution till April. If your lungs are protesting and you are at your wits end over what to look for in an air-purifier to clean indoor air, look no further. Barun Aggarwal, CEO of BreatheEasy, provider of indoor air purifying solutions, gives a checklist of things to look for in an air-purifier for your home or workplace. HEPA filter is a must Check the specification of [...]

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31 Oct

China’s anti-pollution tech is booming, but it can’t make dirty air go away

Behind a red wooden door, down a Beijing alley, lies what is allegedly the cleanest air spot in the smog-sodden city. Numerous air purifiers gently whir in the Breathing Space Courtyard, in the Chinese capital’s Beixinqiao area. Dotted around the courtyard’s main building, which houses the headquarters of Beijing startup Origins Technology, are small, sleek alarm clock-like monitors showing air quality index (AQI) readings. Called Laser Eggs, these 499 yuan (£53) monitors display flicking numbers that seldom go above 10, [...]

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31 Oct

New bike café adds solar, wind, an air purifier, and recycles coffee grounds into flowers

The Wheelys 4, or the Green Warrior, can put you in the saddle of a bike-based small business for under $5000. The latest iteration of the Wheelys micro-café, a bicycle-based pop-up coffee shop that can be pedaled to where the business is, instead of attracting customers to it, is getting closer to being a truly ‘ecological café bike,’ thanks to some artful revisions to the design and functionality of this mobile business. Two years ago, we told you that for [...]

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31 Oct

With mist fountain and air purifiers, Delhi gears up for fight against pollution

The Aam Aadmi Party government said on Friday it will install giant outdoor air purifiers at five highly polluted locations in Delhi, unveiling more measures to battle the capital’s smog. A mist fountain will also be set up in a yet-to-be identified location, transport minister Satyendar Jain said amid a steady spike in pollution levels, which experts say can cause several ailments ranging from respiratory problems to even cancer in humans. Jain said the systems, to be installed by mid-December, will [...]

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29 Oct

Air purifiers: To buy or not to buy?

A greater focus on health and well-being is driving sales of products like home air purifiers, with many people thinking these devices will make indoor air cleaner. Sales of these products are forecast to see a compounded annual growth rate of around 10% in 2015-2020, according to a 2015 report published by TechSci Research. But health experts say the machines are mostly unnecessary unless a person has a lung condition like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They advise homeowners [...]

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29 Oct

Experts question plan of air purifiers at major Delhi crossings

    NEW DELHI: Experts today questioned Delhi government’s plan to install air purifiers in major intersections and termed it as a ‘red herring’, saying the focus should be on controlling polluting sources. IIT Delhi Professor Mukesh Khare said no manufacturer of such purifiers have been able to answer the potential capacity, or ‘zone of influence’ of such devices, especially when installed outdoors. Anumita Roychowdhury of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) wondered what difference would such purifiers make in a massively polluted [...]

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28 Oct

Clearing the air:How effective are the purifiers?

Air purifiers are devices that aim to clean indoor air by filtering out particulate matter like dust and pollen, gaseous pollutants like hydrocarbons, and unpleasant odours. According to manufacturers, in most devices, air passes through three layers of filters — a “pre-filter” that captures the bigger particulates, a carbon-activated middle filter for gaseous pollutants, and the innermost “High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance”, or HEPA, filter whose intricate honeycomb structure captures finer particulates. Manufacturers usually promise additional benefits through the use of other [...]

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27 Oct

An air purifier could make your allergies less of a headache

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Whether you’re an allergy sufferer, or just someone who enjoys breathing in fresh air, purchasing an air purifier for your home could turn out to be a great investment. Most air purifiers on the market claim to filter out allergens, pollutants, smoke, and even household odors. But as with any other home electronic, [...]

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27 Oct

Ensure safe Diwali for your pets: 7 tips to take care of pets this Diwali 2016—-Tip 6 use air purifier

Diwali is almost here, and we are sure you must be gearing up for the festival of lights. But if you are proud parents of adorable fur balls, you need to take extra precaution this time during Diwali. Though Diwali might be a perfect time for you to bond with families and friends, but your pet might have a difficult time coping with the festive season. So if you love your four-legged friends, you need to take some precautions [...]

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