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Fight Cold & Flu Season with an Air Purifier
It’s here—the dreaded cold and flu season. No matter how careful you are, it seems inevitable that you or your family will catch something. If you have young children in school, your risk is even higher—classrooms are prime breeding grounds for germs.
Sure, you can cover your cough, disinfect surfaces, and wash your hands, but you can’t stop airborne germs from spreading. That’s where an air purifier can help.
How Germs Spread in the Air
🦠 Did you know? Viruses can travel up to six feet in the air—even without a sneeze or cough to propel them.
✔️ Airborne germs linger for hours before settling on surfaces.
✔️ Small virus particles travel through air currents, making them easy to inhale.
✔️ Cold & flu viruses thrive in stagnant air, increasing the chances of transmission.
An air purifier removes these microbes from the air, reducing the spread of cold and flu viruses in your home.
More Than Just Virus Protection
An air purifier doesn’t just filter out germs—it also helps with:
✔️ Dust & pollen (major cold irritants)
✔️ Mold spores & pet dander (triggers for allergies and asthma)
✔️ Smoke particles & pollutants (which can worsen cold symptoms)
By cleaning the air, an air purifier prevents germs from spreading and creates a healthier indoor environment.
The Science Behind Air Quality & Sickness
According to the American Lung Association:
📌 Adults get 2-4 colds per year
📌 Children get 6-8 colds per year
Your home’s air quality affects how often you get sick. While you can’t control the air at work or school, you can control the air inside your home—which makes a big difference in how often your family gets sick.
Choosing the Right Air Purifier
Not all air purifiers can filter out tiny viruses. The rhinovirus (one of the most common cold viruses) is especially small, so make sure you choose a purifier that excels at filtering ultrafine particles.
✔️ Look for high-efficiency air filters (HEPA filters work best).
✔️ Ensure it removes airborne viruses, bacteria, and pollutants.
✔️ Opt for a model designed to target ultrafine particles.
Breathe Easier This Cold & Flu Season
Even if you do catch a cold, an air purifier will help reduce the severity of your symptoms by keeping the air cleaner and removing irritants that make colds worse.
This is the perfect time of year to invest in an air purifier. See how many fewer colds and flu symptoms your family experiences this year—and if you or a loved one have asthma or respiratory issues, you should notice immediate improvements.
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