Technology solution for rising allergic diseases
by Najuka G
Mumbai, March ,
2018: With the annual changes in season, the burden of allergic
diseases in India has been on an uprising trend in terms of prevalence as well
as severity. Allergic rhinitis (commonly known as hay fever) is one of the most
common allergic diseases worldwide, affecting about 10-25% of population. It is
one of the top ten reasons for visit to primary care physicians. As a
precautionary method, there is increasing evidence that people can alleviate
this problem by using HEPA technology air purification solutions at home or in
the workplace to create safer indoor havens.
Commenting on this, Arvind
Chabra, Country Head Blueair India, said, “It is very essential to identify
the Invisible dangers. Breathing in tiny, unseen pollutants puts every
individual at risk. Air purifiers are one of the effective solutions to keep
the indoor air healthy at all times. With superior HEPASilent™ technology,
Blueair air purifiers empower individuals to take control of their indoor air
by removing 99.97% of the air pollutants that cause respiratory illness and
other diseases.”
Mr. Chabra, further
added, “According to a recent test carried out by the independent,
accredited test institute CAS Test Technical Services in China, the Blueair
Classic 280i and 205, removed H1N1 influenza A/PR8/34 with a clearance rate of
over 99.99% after 60 minutes, as well as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia
coli and Aspergillus.”
Dr. Samir Garde,
Consulting Chest Physician at Global Hospitals, added saying that, “Taking
adequate precautions are one of the best ways to avoid pollution related
allergic diseases. With annual changes in the season, there has been a spike in
the no. of cases with allergic diseases. In the past decade an increasing
number of studies have highlighted that the particulate matter is a serious
health threat which can be life threatening in many ways. The levels of
particulate matter (PM) 2.5 have serious health implications as these tend to get
lodged in the lung and can even enter the bloodstream.”
Many studies in the past identified that indoor air can be 5
times or more polluted than outside. Other than dust there are also particles
and gases from everyday household products, such as cleaning supplies, paint
and varnish to floors, carpets and upholstery treated with stain protectors,
etc. In addition to these, the outdoor pollution such as pollen, vehicle
exhaust and industrial contaminants that sweep in makes the quality of indoor
air more dangerous and increases the risk of respiratory diseases and
allergies.
About Blueair:Blueair is one of the world’s leading producers
of air purification solutions for home and professional use. Founded in Sweden,
Blueair delivers innovative, best-in-class, energy-efficient products and
services to consumers in over 60 countries around the world. Blueair is part of
the Unilever family of brands. www.blueair.com/in
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