"We know dehumidifiers are great for tackling damp and condensation, but do they help with allergies? If you struggle with sensitivities at home, you might be wondering whether these machines can make a difference - and if they're worth the investment. Since most indoor allergens thrive in humid environments, the best dehumidifiers can significantly reduce symptoms by limiting common triggers such as mould and dust mites. They also help prevent dampness, which can irritate the airways."
"If your home has excessively damp air, you're likely to have high amounts of mould spores, bacteria, and dust mites which can be inhaled - triggering immune responses, infections, and allergic reactions. Dr. Kayode says, "This is why high-humidity environments are linked to asthma flares, chronic cough, bronchitis, allergies, and increased respiratory infections.""
"To find out whether you have normal humidity levels, you can buy a hygrometer ( like this one from Amazon) to monitor your home. Dr. Kayode recommends keeping the environment in the range of 40 to 60%. If you've noticed your levels are too high, it's well worth investing in a dehumidifier to help bring them down."
Dehumidifiers reduce indoor humidity and thereby decrease mould spores, bacteria, and dust mite populations that thrive in moist environments. Lowering humidity limits common triggers and can reduce asthma flares, chronic cough, bronchitis, allergies, and respiratory infections. A hygrometer can monitor home relative humidity to determine normal levels. Maintaining indoor humidity in the 40–60% range helps minimize allergen growth. If humidity exceeds the recommended range, investing in a dehumidifier can help bring levels down, prevent dampness, and reduce airway irritation and allergy symptoms in affected homes.
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