Do you suffer the itching, watery eyes, congested sinuses and restricted airways triggered by airborne allergies? You want safe and effective relief. Find out how an air purifier can eliminate the allergens that are causing all your troubles.

If you have allergies, you do not need me to tell you about bronchitis, itchy watering eyes, wheezing and constricted air ways. What you do need is assistance and you might be wondering if an air purifier can offer you that relief.

Air filters won't help in every allergy case. Food allergies, as an example, result in problems when the sufferer eats a particular food. An air filter isn't going to keep peanuts or strawberries out of the home. But most the common allergens, tobacco smoke, pet dander, dust, mold and mildew, can successfully be controlled in the home by an air purifier.

When you remove the allergens that are bothering you from the air, relief comes quickly, possibly right away. The type of air purifier you need is going to depend on what allergens you're trying to get out of the atmosphere. This really is significant because not all air purifiers are made the same.

At the very least you ought to be looking at a HEPA filter. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particle Arrester and will remove extremely small particles in the air, anything from pet dander and dust to cigarette smoke. Cheaper filters that don't meet HEPA standards are probably not worth purchasing as you won't get the relief you're seeking.

If your allergy is to mold and mildew, look at a more effective air purifier that contains a UV, or ultraviolet component. The UV filter can kill living organisms like mold and mildew, even bacteria. These will typically cost a bit more but you'll find the results well worth the cost in terms of allergy relief.

One last thing, when evaluating the expense of a good air purifier, make it a point to factor in the expense of filter replacements. Some purifiers use replaceable filters, some use filters you can wash and reuse, and some use no filters at all. These ionizing filters can save you money in the long run.