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Both too little and too much moisture in the air can trigger asthma. Humidity is a common trigger for asthma. The complexity lies in the fact that varying degrees of humidity may have triggers for different individuals. Outdoor air is uncontrollable and unpredictable, but fortunately, you can take some measures to manage indoor air in your home. Dehumidifiers can remove excess moisture from the air, control mold growth, and create an environment that is less suitable for dust mites to survive, thereby helping to improve asthma symptoms.
Interestingly, there is currently no clear evidence or research indicating that dehumidifiers can help alleviate asthma symptoms. Removing moisture from the air at home may cause the environment to become too dry. This may cause you to have a dry throat and cough!
That being said, if you live in a very humid place, such as the southeastern United States or Hawaii, a humidifier may be beneficial for you all year round. Summer is often the wettest season of the year in many places, so it may be necessary to use a dehumidifier at this time of the year. If you live in the Pacific Northwest region, winter can be very rainy, so using a dehumidifier during this season may be helpful.
Another reason why dehumidifiers are helpful for asthma patients is that dust mites prefer humid environments. Allergy to dust mites is another common trigger for asthma. Reducing the moisture in the air at home can help create an environment that is less suitable for dust mites to survive. People who do not have asthma but are allergic to dust mites may also need a dehumidifier.
Finally, dehumidifiers can become a method for controlling mold growth in homes. Fungal allergies can also trigger asthma, as excessive moisture in the air increases the risk of mold growth at home.
There are various dehumidifiers on the market, with different sizes and prices. The following are three main types:
These are the most common types of dehumidifiers. The refrigerator dehumidifier can absorb moisture from the air, then condense on metal plates, and cool the air in the process.
These humidifiers absorb moisture from the air, and there is a material inside the device called a desiccant that can absorb moisture.
This is a dehumidification system installed inside a house. These are considered the most effective dehumidifiers, especially for larger spaces. PREAIR provides the best-sell dehumidifier for asthma. Contact us if you are interested in becoming a dealer of our whole house dehumidifiers.
There are other types of dehumidifiers used for different specific purposes. Bedroom dehumidifiers are usually labeled as "small and quiet". They are suitable for smaller spaces such as bedrooms and do not make noise like large dehumidifiers.
Technically speaking, all dehumidifiers help control mold growth, but there are also dehumidification and ventilation systems that can remove condensation from the entire house. However, these dehumidifiers are usually larger and more powerful than other dehumidifiers. Therefore, their prices will be more expensive.
Depending on where you reside, it may be necessary to use the dehumidifier throughout the year or only during certain seasons. Removing some moisture from the air may improve your asthma symptoms, prevent mold growth, and suppress the increase of dust mites.
