| Global warming has been an increasingly | | | | great deal of time indoors that they are not |
| discussed topic. Although this is a | | | | subject to allergies. However, the small gaps |
| controversial issue as it relates to the | | | | that most of us have near windows or doors |
| extent to which global warming has really | | | | allow allergens to penetrate into our homes |
| increased, one thing is for sure-the | | | | making us susceptible to a variety of |
| occurrence of allergies and asthma has | | | | particles that can trigger allergies or |
| increased making it more difficult for | | | | asthma. UV air purifiers utilize ultraviolet |
| sufferers to cope. | | | | light to kill such allergen triggers as mold, |
| | | | fungi, mildew, dust mites, pet dander, and |
| According to Reuters Health, the effect of | | | | smoke. As these airborne microorganisms |
| global warming has had a significant impact | | | | (which are often unseen) pass by the |
| on asthma sufferers because the seasons have | | | | ultraviolet light of a UV air purifier, their |
| lengthened and plant life growth and weeds | | | | DNA is mutilated, causing them to be inactive |
| are scattering vast amounts of pollen and | | | | and unable to trigger allergic symptoms. |
| other related allergens. In addition, trees | | | | |
| that do not typically flower annually, such | | | | Additionally, AHPCO Cell technology which is |
| as beech, are growing better and may begin to | | | | found in some UV air cleaners is far superior |
| grow in climates further north where they are | | | | to the older stand alone UV lamps and |
| not typically present; thus, increasing the | | | | catalytic oxidation methods which use only |
| number of people suffering from its affects. | | | | one catalyst. AHPCO Cell technology is the |
| | | | latest advanced oxidation technology that |
| As the climate changes, more pollen and | | | | consists of a proprietary, high-intensity |
| smog-induced asthma is likely to surface. Dr. | | | | broad spectrum UV lamp in a hydrated |
| Paul Beggs, an environmental health scientist | | | | catalytic cell. Low-level ozone is produced |
| from Macquarie University in Sydney, | | | | in the cell, the majority of which is |
| Australia, indicates that allergy-triggering | | | | converted into airborne hydro peroxides |
| pollen such as ragweed and birch trees are | | | | (H2O2), hydroxyl ions (OH-), super oxide ions |
| linked to increasing carbon dioxide levels in | | | | (O2-) and ozonide ions (O3-) via the |
| the atmosphere. Because asthma is often | | | | quad-metallic catalyst. The technological |
| triggered by allergens, this also increases | | | | combination found in some UV air purifiers |
| the prevalence and severity of symptoms that | | | | has been proven to emit cleansing ions that |
| asthma sufferers face. | | | | treat indoor air and eliminate harmful indoor |
| | | | air particulates. |
| Paul Epstein, Associate Director of the | | | | |
| Center for Health and the Global Environment | | | | Ultraviolet lamps and light bulbs provide the |
| at Harvard Medical School backs up this | | | | protection from harmful particulates that we |
| theory as he has concluded that the incidence | | | | all face on a daily basis by destroying VOC's |
| of asthma in the United States has increased | | | | (volatile organic compounds). Unlike other |
| nearly four times since 1980. Due to the | | | | methods that some people rely on such as |
| extended warmer seasons which produce | | | | vacuums and air purification methods that |
| increasing amounts of pollen and other | | | | don't utilize the power of ultraviolet light |
| allergen triggers, we must find a way to help | | | | or negative ions, the results are limited. |
| combat and minimize the symptoms that may | | | | However, with UV clarifiers, the indoor air |
| people are suffering with on a daily basis. | | | | is cleaned, purified, and freshened as the UV |
| Although decreasing greenhouse gases is | | | | sterilizer employs UV light to cleanse the |
| possible if we minimize the burning of fossil | | | | air of harmful particulates that further |
| fuel, some people don't want to, or feel they | | | | irritate allergen sufferers and the lungs of |
| are unable to purchase a 'green' vehicle, use | | | | individuals afflicted with asthma. |
| energy efficient appliances, drive less, | | | | |
| recycle, etc. These changes would | | | | With so many benefits, UV disinfection is one |
| dramatically minimize global warming and | | | | of the most beneficial things a person with |
| provide ease to allergy and asthma sufferers. | | | | allergies or asthma can do to improve his or |
| | | | her well-being. UV air purifiers are a |
| Thankfully, we don't have to rely on people | | | | cost-effective means of taking away the |
| making these changes-ultraviolet germicidal | | | | discomfort that comes along with breathing in |
| light provides a solution. Because the | | | | allergens and minimizing the effects of |
| average person spends over ninety percent of | | | | asthma. And being unsurpassed in its natural |
| his or her time indoors, UV disinfection is | | | | ability to destroy airborne microorganisms, |
| extremely effective in minimizing allergic | | | | ultraviolet germicidal light can allow you |
| and asthmatic symptoms. | | | | and your family the relief and comfort of |
| | | | breathing easily in your own home. |
| Many people feel that since they spend a | | | | |