Asthma and Respiratory Issues
Air filtration is a fantastic measure towards good respiratory health and is a useful tool in managing asthma and allergies — but should always be part of a health professional consulted plan of action.
The levels of particulate matter in modern, mostly urban air can be beyond overwhelming. For sufferers of asthma or allergies it can be even worse — sometimes deadly. Even if we are lucky enough not to have these afflictions, studies are beginning to show that particulate matter in ambient air-pollution is responsible for adult-onset asthma among other respiratory illnesses and afflictions.
A good ventilation system deals with all manner of particulate matter and can be helpful for asthma and allergy sufferers. Good filtration can prevent dust build-up on surfaces, improve air quality and reduce dust overall. In fact, a well-managed mechanical ventilation system will go some ways to preventing dust in your home altogether and a dust free home is better for everybody’s respiratory systems. Air quality is more than just dust however, filters cover and capture a large range of airborne particles; from dust, to pollen, to oil smoke particles. with a decent filter removing up to 95% pollen concentration from the air. That’s fantastic news for allergy sufferers. The constant circulation of fresh air coming into your home is bad news for airborne aerosol virus or bacteria particles as well, which are expelled as exhaust along with stale and dirty air. Combined with cleaning and vacuuming regularly, getting rid of carpets and items that can trap allergens — air filtration can help manage asthma triggers and can be part of a health consulted management plan.
- G3 and G4 level air filters are for course dust particles (≥ 10 µm), pollen, flower pollen and fog.
- M5 level air filters are for fine dust particles (≥ 1 µm), spores, cement dust as well as all of the above.
- F7 level air filters are for fine dust particles (≥ 1 µm), bacteria, carbon soot, as well as all of the above.
- F9 level air filters are for fine dust particles (≥ 1 µm), tobacco smoke, metal oxide smoke, oil smoke and all of the above. F9 filters are the closest to the HEPA standard that Asthma Australia recommends. Asthmatics and allergy sufferers should consult their health professional for all filter advice.