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When I was growing up, I never suffered from seasonal allergies despite constantly playing outside on fields of freshly cut grass and getting as close to the flower beds as I possibly could. But as I've become older, I've noticed that as soon as April rolls around and the flowers and trees in my area start pollinating, I get a serious case of the sniffles.
I always thought I was the chosen one who would never suffer with allergies, but oh, how wrong I was. Over the years, I've moved to different cities, and this can have an influence on my reaction due to the different environments, meaning that I've become more sensitive to things like dust and pollen.
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Reduced dust
The first thing I noticed within a week of having the air purifier was the reduced dust floating around my home. My house has never been dusty by any means, but it's only natural to spot dust floating around when sunlight beams in through the windows.
I hardly notice any dust now, and on my weekly clean, there's way less dust settling on surfaces. This has been a game-changer for me since, as well as dealing with seasonal allergies, my skin is extremely sensitive to triggers like disturbed dust.
The filters on the side of the air purifier need to be cleaned intermittently, and the more dust there is, the more often you'll need to do this. I find this task very simple: I pop out the side filters, wipe them down with a damp (not wet) cloth, let them dry, and then put them back in. You could also vacuum the filters if that's easier for you, and it saves you waiting around for them to be completely dry before reinstalling them.
Pollen detection
Whether you're someone who suffers the most when the tree pollen hits you as soon as you step outside, or whether it's the lingering effects it has in your house when it gets on your rugs that affects you the most, the air purifier is one of the easiest ways to combat the effects.
The HEPA filter ensures that particles as small as 0.3 microns are captured before the fresh air is returned to your home.
There are also settings on the screen that can show you the level of pollen in the air and how the air purifier is dealing with correcting this. I've let that dictate how often I take antihistamines, and it's become a great way to manage my symptoms.
Improved sleep
While the air purifier isn't in my bedroom, it works hard to filter the air from all around my home. As allergy season began, I was waking up in the night occasionally, but since having the air filtered, I've been sleeping like a baby.
I track my sleep every night with my Oura Ring, and the difference from the week before the air purifier and the week with the air purifier is undeniable.
Having this air purifier in my home has allowed my immune system to rest and created a sanctuary. I can't recommend a device like this enough, especially if you hate dealing with seasonal allergies like me.
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