Asthma is an inflammatory disease related with the interaction between genetic and environmental factors that manifests as episodes of breathlessness, with the reduction or even blocking of the air flow as result of this respiratory system attack. Asthma can affect anyone, but it presents a higher prevalence in children and youth. Around 150 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, and it is estimated that, in Portugal, the number of individuals affected by this problem surpasses the 600 thousand!
Asthma symptoms may occur or grow worse in the presence of:
- Exposure to dust mites of household dust (found mainly in mattresses, pillows and carpets)
- Viral Infection
- Pets
- Fungi Spores
- Exposure to certain types of bacteria
- Birds feathers
- Smoke, mostly of tobacco and firewood
- Pollen, especially in spring
- Air temperature changes
- Inhalable Chemicals
- Physical exercise
AIRFREE® air purifiers have a crucial importance for the asthmatics population (that needs pure air to relief the respiratory tract) by eliminating the main allergen responsible for the triggering of crises, like dust mites allergens and pet allergens.
How does it work on allergies?
It drastically reduces air allergens by incinerating microorganisms. As a result, contaminated air is dragged through the
Airfree® ceramic centre and destroyed at high temperatures. This air purifying cycle is silent, requires no maintenance and is ensured by numerous
tests.
FAQ
Q: I am allergic to dust. So, why should I buy Airfree if it doesn’t remove dust?
A: Home dust is mainly composed of: dust mite feces and skeletons, hair, dead skin, pollens, bacteria (dead or alive), viruses (dead or alive), fabrics remains, mold spores (dead or alive), pet dander, etc.
People who are allergic to home dust are in other words allergic to one or more of the above listed components. The vast majority of components are organic and therefore denatured by heat. Although Airfree will not remove dust, it will turn airborne dust into harmless particles and as such help people who are allergic to it.
Q: I don’t know what is my allergy trigger. Will Airfree help me?
A: Explain to the prospect that the main allergy and asthma triggers are: dust mites allergens, mold, ozone, pollen, home dust, pets. Buying an Airfree, will reduce the mentioned allergens. In fact are a few allergens such as VOC, second hand smoke, car outdoor pollution for instance, that Airfree does not have any effect.
