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Haskell
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - 09/05/2018 : 07:56:41 AM
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Hi guys
I'm in the market was wondering whats the difference between air purifier and Humidifier and get which one better?
For ease coughing and enhance better breathing..
thanks in advance! |
Edited by - Haskell on 09/12/2018 12:30:08 AM |
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Geo
Advanced Member
Canada
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Posted - 09/05/2018 : 11:54:06 AM
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| Air purifier contains a fan, an air filter and often an ionizer or an ozone generator (the two are different). A humidifier has an evaporator to increase the humidity of the air. |
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SamSom
Starting Member
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Posted - 10/17/2018 : 03:33:41 AM
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I have a hepa filter I use in the corner of my room. It's a lifetime one. I only have to clean it maybe once every 6 months.
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brenttran
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 11/20/2018 : 12:26:25 AM
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| Air purifier is to purify the air, not increase the moisture to the air like humidifier |
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sarahwelson
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 12/03/2018 : 06:23:31 AM
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| Hi, Air purifiers and humidifiers have distinctive capacities. Air purifiers are perfect indoor air, however, do nothing for indoor stickiness levels. They expel residue and smoke from the air, and also allergenic substances like creature dander and dust. Humidifiers include water into the air, yet don't clean it. |
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Naniero
Starting Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/18/2019 : 12:52:38 AM
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| I have air purifiers in every room of my house. I've tried several brands. Most larger air purifiers come with the humidifier option. When purchasing you need to consider the size of the room you want to use it, some are suitable for 10m2 and others for 25m2 etc. Also have the salesman show you how to open it up and clean it. Some are completely washable whereas others you need to buy disposable filters for. LG is the easiest to buy filters for as they always have them in stock at the Lg shop in the mall. I've found certain LG models, hitachi and sharp easy to clean. All the pieces are numbered and it's written what you wash with water and what you just brush dry. One older LG model (I gave it away) was overly complicated to clean and I had trouble closing it, it opened like a cassette player. So the best thing is to test it out in the shop. I really think they make a difference improving the air quality. My filters are always looking really dusty so I'm sure it does something. |
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Edited by - Naniero on 01/22/2019 01:14:03 AM |
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thisjamesburton
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USA
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sarahkutian
Starting Member
Pakistan
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Posted - 03/21/2019 : 06:14:14 AM
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I once had the same question. But after going through Allhomex resource page. I got an idea which is best. See
There are a few telltale signs that may show you that you need an air purifier:
Your allergies are acting up.
Your home has stuffy or stale air.
You have a dust mite allergy.
You have a serious chest condition.
You snore.
You can add a humidifier to address the following symptoms you may suffer from:
Excessive sinus congestion.
Constant colds, sore throats.
Frequent nosebleeds.
Excessive snoring at night.
Dry winter skin, hair, and eyes. |
Edited by - sarahkutian on 03/21/2019 06:17:53 AM |
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RoccoDay
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 04/24/2019 : 05:03:44 AM
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| I also stand with the air purifier. |
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Katzjr27
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 05/09/2019 : 11:39:15 PM
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I have a respiratory disease called bronchiectasis.
(It is a condition in which my lungs fail to remove mucus in a normal way)
I have tried a kaleidoscope of air purifiers over the years.
I will state sincerely, and, in good faith, for me, I have noticed a profound
decrease in the sequela of symptoms commensurate with my lung disease,
both in terms of less hyper-mucus secretions and, Clinically significant
less coughing with Molekule.
It is my understanding that there is a ongoing clinical investigation of implementing
these units in hospital rooms. See below for more information
From: clinicaltrials.gov
Two documents
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ProvidedDocs/97/NCT03647397/Prot_000.pdf
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03627689 |
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jack_summers
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 06/18/2019 : 8:09:51 PM
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We have both, but bought them separately.
Purifier I bought for kid's room (it's Levoit with Hepa filter https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/cold-flu-allergies/best-air-purifiers-for-allergies), since my kiddo have dust allergies and he just need this to breathe easier during his bedtime. When the door is closed and the thing is running I have a feeling the air is better than in other rooms. So, would go for a purifier if you want fresher air.
Humidifier can be useful in winter, when air is quite dry. We have one from Aircare (third here http://houseweather.org/best-humidifier-for-sinus-problems/) in our bedroom and second in the living room. I don't really have sinus issues, mine are more with constantly feeling thirsty and having a dry throat, especially when exercising or waking up after sleeping. Also my skin gets dry. |
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Liam659
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 06/19/2019 : 12:50:16 AM
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| The humidifier saturates it with moisture. Purifier filters the air that enters it, in the conditions of the city we do not have clean air. If you install 2 of these devices at home, you will see a significant difference and improvement in the physical condition during the week. Do not forget about water filters and sound sleep |
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undertaker
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/11/2019 : 7:32:14 PM
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We live in a brand new house that has decent ventilation, but I still run the bigger stand up air purifiers in some rooms because I can't stand even a hint of animal smell, and we have two cats. So that was just something I had even before we had kids.
We run humidifiers in each if the bedrooms, even in the house that we had prior to this one that had a whole house humidifier. We just found it more comfortable to be able to adjust each room how we wanted it.
So it probably comes down to personal preference and where you live, as to what you'll need. We live in the Midwest and it gets cold here in the winters, so the humidifers just help the dryness in the air when we have the furnace on so much.
To assist somebody with picking up the purifier read this article, very informative: http://houseweather.org/best-air-purifier-with-washable-filter/ |
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you want |
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Specialtyair
Starting Member
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Posted - 08/13/2019 : 9:39:21 PM
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| An air purifier is great for eliminating indoor pollutants including germs, bacteria, and viruses. It can help prevent you from getting a cough, but it will not make your cough feel better. A chest cough often feels the worst when the air is dry. A humidifier is great for adding moisture to the air. Moisture not only makes the coughing feel better, but it helps loosen mucus in your chest. One way to get the benefits of both is to get an air purifier and humidifier combo. |
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charlesey
Starting Member
Armenia
13 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2019 : 05:46:00 AM
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Basically, an air purifier cleans the air presently in your home. This is very good for allergies and dust and such. But I am not sure about skin welfares.
And a humidifier will enhance moisture to the air and odor if you add important oils. I individually use a humidifier appealing much year round. I can’t say I’ve had any noticeable effects for my skin or a few health welfares. But it’s comforting and odors good.
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Jose1963
New Member
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Posted - 12/11/2019 : 9:41:12 PM
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| They do different things. A humidifier can raise the moisture level in the air, an air purifier will work to clean out the contaminants |
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Air Purifiers or Humidifiers ???
