Can air filters or purifiers help COPD?

Hi @pu8909, thank you for opening this discussion. Let me tag some other members who can possible share with you!

Hi everyone, how are you today?

Do you know if air purifiers or air filters can help with COPD? Have you used one yourself? Has it helped you breathe easier? If so, can you recommend a particular model or device?

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Take care,

Courtney

I have 2 free standing GermGuardian Air Purifiers that were given to me several years ago because I live in a wooded area and the tree pollen gives me sinus headaches. I let one go too long after the red 'replace filter' light started flashing and earned some good headaches. Replaced the filter last night and woke up WITHOUT A SINUS HEADACHE this morning. Machines are about $140 each and replacement filters go for 30 to 40 dollars. Costco carries them.

I would assume that any particulates in the air that you breathe would cause irritation in the lungs, more so with COPD. I have the IQAir at home and had one at my work prior to retiring. Expensive but one of the best investments that I have made...

I've had an air purifier for a couple years now. Not sure it really helps with the symtoms but I"'m definite the air quality in my house is much better now than it used to be. I think it's a must, even for healthy people. Air pollution levels are just getting higher and higher...theres no stopping it

I'm almost 62 and was diagnosed with COPD in 2006 I was extremely short of breath and constantly tired due to my Emphysema, I was introduced to Health Herbs Clinic and their COPD Herbal Protocol. I started on the COPD Treatment last year, my symptoms gradually diminished including my shortness of breath, wheezing and fatigue. Reach them at healthherbsclinic. c om , I no longer carry my portable oxygen cylinder around with me. I am Emphysema free!