India is reeling under pollution levels that are making it hard for its citizens to step out and breathe, even if it¡¯s just for a few minutes. While India is home to 10 of the most polluted cities in the world, Delhi has taken the mantle of becoming the world¡¯s most polluted city. A recent poll conducted by a social-media based organization LocalCircles stated that around 35 percent of the national capital want to leave the city permanently.?
In fact, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the last couple of weeks have been so bad that the air quality has breached ¡®999¡¯, which is number that is far beyond what is measurable. While staying indoors as much as you can and wearing pollution masks can help, air purifiers can go a long way in protecting you from experiencing several breathing issues, such as headaches, nausea, cold & cough and more serious respiratory ailments.?
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Ever since the pollution levels have been rising, we have seeing advertisements for air purifiers. In fact, doctors recommend that patients who are prone to severe respiratory ailments install an air purifier and wear a mask which offers them comfort. What an air purifier does is that it takes in the polluted air and cycles it a number of times, filtering out the pollutants, thereby improving the air quality drastically.
A purifier contains a number of filters, such as the HEPA filter specially created to trap even small particulate matters like PM 2.5 and let out fresh, breathable air. It also purifies air from all sorts of smoke and bacteria but doesn¡¯t add back the moisture to the air.
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The humidifier also purifies air but at the same time, it also adds much-needed moisture to the air present inside which is lacking as the toxins stick to the air droplets and repel the moisture. This comes in extremely handy for people who suffer from nasal and chest infections, sinusitis, and other issues which are caused by dry air.
While it does remove allergens from the air, the basic aim of a humidifier is to remove dry air and relieve irritation. For it to function properly, one needs to add water to the machine on a regular basis. It is best suited for dry areas.
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Yes, it¡¯s possible to use both an air humidifier as well as purifier at the same time for added protection. Although, given the pollution levels breaching the dangerous mark, installing an air purifier should be a priority. A humidifier can remove certain irritants and make the air more pleasant to breathe, while a purifier would filter all types of toxins from the air.
If you are experiencing symptoms of sneezing, coughing, runny or scratchy nose alongside a nagging headache, going for a purifier would be the safest bet. But, if you suffer from sinusitis, getting a humidifier could solve problems greatly.