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Is there any point to air purifiers at all? I remember researching them a while ago as a way to alleviate my allergy symptoms without medicine. But the overall
by nvarsj 6y ago
Is there any point to air purifiers at all? I remember researching them a while ago as a way to alleviate my allergy symptoms without medicine. But the overall scientific consensus seems very dubious. To be frank, it seems like yet another one of those very expensive placebo products that rich people like to buy because of media scare mongering.
I can see the obvious exception being a heavily polluted eastern city - but don't you need some heavy duty medical grade HEPA filters and fans to really make a large impact?
- pchristensen 6y agoIf you're in the Western US/Canada, they're very helpful during the (more frequent and increasingly severe) fire and smoke seasons. See this pic of a filter after 6 days: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/9xroh4/air_filter_after_6_days_of_use_near_the_camp_fire/ https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/9xroh4/air_filter_aft... They're also good if you cook with oil indoors.
- akeck 6y agoIt's been easier for me to focus during WFH when my HEPA filter is running, so I think it depends on the person and the location.