the home air environment, and improve both heart and lung health of people with COPD.”
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Choosing the right air purifier
If you are interested in purchasing an air purifier to improve your lung or heart health, there are many options. Prices can range from just under $150 to close to $250, according to a recent article from The New York Times.
The key to a good air purifier is to find one that filters out particles 10 micrometers or smaller in diameter (a human hair is about 90 micrometers wide), according to Healthline.
Your nose and upper airway are good at filtering out particles larger than 10 micrometers, however, smaller particles can still make their way into your lungs and bloodstream.
When choosing an air purifier, consider one that contains a HEPA filter. These are considered the gold standard, according to Healthline. HEPA filters are more expensive, but well worth it because they will remove more particles from the air.
Steer clear of any purifier that uses ozone or ions. These products could be harmful to your lungs.
Even though more research needs to be done to test the overall effectiveness of air purifiers in improving heart conditions of people with COPD, it seems reasonable this might be a good and fairly inexpensive way for at least some people suffering from COPD to improve their overall lung health, the experts noted.