Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies stay indoors during the times of the year (and day) when their allergies are most likely to flare up. But they’re confused when they still suffer from their allergies, even when cooped up indoors. That’s because they might have some severe air pollution indoors, including the type of allergens that run rampant outdoors. In fact, indoor air quality can be worse than outdoor air quality, because these allergens have nowhere else to go, other than into everything you come in contact with from room to room. Allergens find their way into your home thanks to your pets, ventilation system, and even you (on your shoes, on your clothes). Running indoors when your allergies wreak havoc isn’t always going to give you the respite you’re looking for.
One of the solutions many people flock to when they think their indoor air is polluted with allergens is to open up their windows. But that’s not always an ideal choice because:
1. If you’re trying to avoid allergens found outside, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense inviting more allergens in with open windows.
2. If it’s extremely hot outside, you’ve now added another layer of discomfort into your world. Heat + allergies = a very bad day.
Whether you suffer from ID seasonal allergies or year-long allergens like pet dander or dust, your air conditioner can help you breathe easier. With the correct filter, your indoor air quality (IAQ) can be improved, filtering out allergens like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and other irritant air particles. These particles get stopped by the filter and are not allowed to continue through the system to make their way to your lungs, improving air quality.
Indoor air quality is also improved because your air conditioner helps control your home’s humidity. Higher levels of humidity breed additional allergens like bacteria, mold, and mildew. Your air conditioner works hard to balance your home’s humidity, thereby reducing the instances of these allergens and irritants.
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