{"id":649,"date":"2018-08-13T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/?p=649"},"modified":"2018-09-13T15:29:14","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T19:29:14","slug":"alleviate-allergies-air-quality-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/alleviate-allergies-air-quality-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Alleviate Your Allergies with These Air Quality Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_27870705_600x600-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"indoor-air-quality-contaminants\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_27870705_600x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_27870705_600x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_27870705_600x600-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>For allergy and asthma sufferers, it can feel like there\u2019s little hope for them. Aside from what the doctor can provide, most of them have accepted that it\u2019s just a condition they\u2019ll have to live with. It means the potential of suffering whenever they go outside.<\/p>\n<p>While we can\u2019t change the outdoor environment for you, it doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t try to improve things for you in the home, where you\u2019re supposed to be most comfortable. Below are just a few indoor air quality products and services that have been shown to help relieve allergies and asthma.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Duct\u00a0Testing and Sealing<\/h2>\n<p>The ducts are the series of vents in your attic or ceiling that distribute air throughout your home. If you\u2019ve only recently installed an HVAC system, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry too much about your ducts\u2014so long as they were installed and designed by a qualified professional. However, if you inherited your current system when you moved into the home, it&#8217;s possible that your ducts are old and have developed leaks.<\/p>\n<p>So how does that relate to air quality? It has to do with your attic and crawl spaces. These areas are most likely full of dust and contaminants\u2014after all, no one is reasonably expected to clean these cramped areas on a regular basis. Since this is the same area that your ducts run through, you can imagine how it can be a problem if your ductwork has a leak. The pressure from the moving air can suck in the dust and dirt, thus introducing it to your air circulation and spreading it through the home.<\/p>\n<p>Having your ducts thoroughly tested will help us find those leaks so we can seal them up.<\/p>\n<h2>Air Purifying<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of mold spores, what do you do when biological contaminants are floating around in your air circulation? These microorganisms have the potential to create illness and agitate existing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>One answer is to install a UV air purifier. If you\u2019ve ever seen a portable UV light sanitizing wand\u2014the kind they suggest you use on your toothbrush and other hygienic items\u2014then you should know that it works off the same concept. For microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and mold, UV lights have the power to disable their reproduction abilities, helping to kill them in the process.<\/p>\n<p>With an HVAC UV purifier, bulbs are placed in spots where they\u2019ll do the most thorough and efficient job. The air will be forced to go past these lights, carrying the germs and contaminants with it, and will contribute to cleaner air. Because of this, <a href=\"\/indoor-air-quality\/air-purifier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">air purifiers in Fort Wayne, IN<\/a> are even beneficial for families without existing conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Balancing Humidity Levels<\/h2>\n<p>Humidity is all about balance, but whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers both exist to help with the problem.<\/p>\n<p>High humidity contributes to the growth of mold, which can make mold grow in damp places like the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not as well-known, but low humidity will make it more difficult for your sinuses and immune system to function properly. They need a certain amount of humidity to run smoothly, which can make it harder to recover from sickness.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on what\u2019s causing the brunt of your problems, one of these humidity controlling devices could go a long way in boosting the health and immunity of your family.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t live with allergy and asthma symptoms. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Collier\u2019s Comfort today<\/a> for more info on our indoor air quality products.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are just a few indoor air quality products that have been shown to help relieve allergies and asthma.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[92,9],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/649"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=649"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":667,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/649\/revisions\/667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}