Are allergies common in Nigeria?
Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, dust, animal fur or even regular food items like nuts and spices. These triggers known as allergens cause people to develop allergies (making you sneeze, itch, cough, be red-eyed or have a runny nose). In addition to seasonal allergies caused by plants releasing pollen into the air for reproduction (hay fever), other common allergies are mold, bacteria, and dander from pets like dogs and cats.
Nigeria’s environment is not a stranger to the triggers above hence cases of allergies are prevalent. If you suffer from allergies in Nigeria, you’re not alone! Allergies are very common. They’re estimated to affect one in every four people in Africa at some point in their lives. They are particularly common in children. Some allergies go away as a child gets older, although many are life-long. Adults can develop allergies to things they weren’t previously allergic to.
Can air purifier help with my allergies?
Quick Answer: YES!
Air purifiers work by sanitizing the air and this includes removing unwanted elements like pollutants, allergens, toxins, etc. They’re the exact opposite of essential oil diffusers and humidifiers, which add particles to indoor air. Using air purifiers to increase air quality overall reduces the incidence of triggers getting into the airways to cause allergies. Though the air purifier does not offer any relief from allergies, it reduces their occurrence.
Using Air Purifier to Prevent Allergies
Indoor spaces like our homes, offices, event centers, religious spaces etc harbor numerous air impurities. While we’re aware of some, there are a lot more we have no idea of. Examples include:
- Fur and danders from pets
- Particles from rugs, carpet and beddings
- Pollen from indoor plants
- Odor from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in paints, air fresheners, cleaning agents etc.
- Dangerous gases from chemical breakdown in the environment.
- Dirt and bacteria from poorly maintained air conditioners and HVAC
- Fumes from cooking
Using a vacuum would eliminate these allergens from surfaces but not from the air. While keeping windows open and ventilating your space may help, it is not always effective in eliminating these allergens from the air we breathe.
Introducing Unimech Safe and Smart Air Purification Solutions
There are ordinary air purifiers and then there is Unimech Air Purifiers; A range of safe and smart Air Purification solutions.
Unimech Air Purifiers come fitted with High-Efficiency Particulate Air(HEPA) and Carbon filters. They are highly effective in trapping gases, particles as well as smells, reducing pollutants in the indoor environment, thus keeping your air space fresh and clean.
Unimech Air Purification solutions are ideal for homes, offices, factories, hotels, gyms, event spaces and so much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are air purifiers good for Covid?
Low air quality can lead to a higher risk of contamination with viruses such
as SARS CoV 2. When installed properly, Unimech Air-O-Clean Plus or Emitron can neutralize 99.9% viruses, bacterias and molds. However, by itself, a portable air cleaner is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.
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Do air purifiers work in large spaces?
Large rooms can accumulate large amounts of air pollutants. Unimech has air purification solutions suitable for homes, offices and large spaces.
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Should I sleep with air purifier on?
Since air pollution is a pervasive and continuous problem, it’s best to leave your air purifier on all day. There are no perceived drawbacks to keeping your unit running all the time, and if the filters are changed on time it can help to reduce pollutants in the home.
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