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Air Purifiers Anyone?

Started by DWilliams on July 31, 2008 2:37 AM

I have asthma, and I'm allergic to dust. I'm looking into buying an air purifier, but there are so many on the market, I don't know how to choose the best one. I've read that it should have a HEPA filter, but aren't there different kinds of HEPA filters? Have any of you purchased a purifier, and have you noticed that it improved the quality of the air in your home? Do you seem to breathe better?

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Posted August 27, 2007 3:31 PM

Do you suffer from eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches and back or neck aches when using the PC? Blame it on the monitor screen. Learn to sit eye to eye with your computer with advice from Vision Service Plan. Optometrist Jeffrey Anshel says you can avoid "computer vision syndrome" by practicing the Three Bs: blink, breathe and break. He says, "take frequent breaks, during Read more...

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