During spring and occasionally in summer, there is more pollen in the air. Allergy sufferers, in particular, suffer from exposure to pollen even indoors. Pollen enters your home through even the smallest openings, such as those found in window and door cracks, but is also brought indoors on clothing. A large number of particles collect in room air. The concentration of pollen in the air is often higher indoors than it is outdoors.
Since indoor air impurities, such as pollen or house dust, can get into the respiratory tract and trigger allergic reactions, you are not protected from the unpleasant effects at home either. The typical symptoms include watery eyes, a runny nose, fatigue, and itchy mucous membranes. The ability to concentrate, for example, at work, can be restricted as a result, and usually burdens allergy sufferers long after the workday has ended. Allergic reactions at night are also a nuisance for many: they rob those affected of sleep.
Tips for Preventing Pollen Allergies
There are, of course, ways to protect yourself from pollen allergies, such as medication or an air purifier. Since pollen is not only in the air, but also on clothing and other textiles such as carpet and furniture. To mitigate this, try these tips:
- Limit carpet and other textiles, such as curtains – espeically in bedrooms
- Change bed linen regularly
- Regularly clean, vacuum, and dust your home
- Do not hang laundry outdoors during pollen season
- Do not remove or store worn clothing in the bedroom
- Take a shower before going to sleep, as pollen can also collect in your hair
Air Purifiers for Pollen Prevention
There are ways for allergy sufferers to breathe a sigh of relief: air purifiers. Air purifiers are a good solution in many cases in the reduction of pollen and pollen allergies. Air purifiers consistently remove pollen and other indoor air pollutants, such as house dust and allergens, thus providing relief within your own four walls. You should, however, keep the following criteria in mind when purchasing an air purifier:
- Choose a device with the appropriate room size coverage for your space
- Select an air purifier that does not exceed the noise level of 40 decibels during the day and 30 decibles at night – ensuring that the device can be operated in the bedroom even at night
- The device should have a HEPA filter (High-Efficiency Particulate Air/Arrestance) of class H13 or higher. These can filter pollen and other fine particles out of the air
- Also ensure that the device does not produce ozone, as this can further pollute room air with substances that are harmful to health
Venta Air Purifiers for Protection Against Pollen
Venta Air Purifiers filter up to 99.995% of indoor impurities down to a size of 0.07 microns. Thanks to the highly sensitive sensor technologies, our devices react independently in real time to excessive indoor air pollution, and adapt the cleaning performance accordingly. This way you can create comfortable rooms in your home or ensure cleaner air at your workplace – all without producing any ions or ozone. Venta Air Purifier filters protect against:
- Pollen & allergens
- House dust and dust mites
- Pet hair and dander
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Mold spores
- Particulate matter hazardous to health (PM1)
With high levels of pollen in spring (and sometimes summer), allergy sufferers can experience discomfort even indoors. With our prevention tips, allergic symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, fatigue, and sleep disruption, affecting daily life and productivity can be significantly reduced or even eliminated.
