http://www.dtoll.com/air-purifiers-for-allergies/
Do air purifiers really work for pet allergies?
I’m allergic to cats and just got a kitten. I’ve been taking Claritin, which seems to help. I was wondering though, do air purifiers really work for pet allergies or are they a waste of money?
If you’re allergic to your cat, it’s probably the dander that’s causing it. Just like a human’s dandruff, pet dander are flakes of dead skin. So, it all depends on the air purifier. There are some air purifiers that work better than others.
I recommend looking at the line of air purifiers that Oreck produces. They’ve always had good quality in my opinion, and any extra money you pay for them now is saved in maintenance and filters later. And I think the comfort is well worth it. Also, Oreck is one of those companies that puts a small amount of ionized air out, which makes your air smell nice. Yes, there are studies that say too many ions are bad for your health, but that only means that you shouldn’t sleep right next to them.
I looked for “pet allergies” in WebMD, and came up with this: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/113/110883.htm
