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Yes, Air Purifiers Can Prevent Illness. Our Lab Testing Reveals Which Model Works Best

3 hours ago   cnet

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the L.A. Times, Elle, Bust Magazine, Dazed, Apartment Therapy, Well+Good and more, focusing on all things lifestyle, health and wellness.

Our smoke chamber testing reveals the best air purifier for cold and flu season. Google Images/ Getty Images/ Zooey Liao/ CNET

Key takeaways:

  • Health experts recommend using air purifiers for illness prevention during cold and flu season because viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 are carried in respiratory aerosols in the air. 
  • Health experts advise operating your air purifier at a continuous, low speed to minimize the risk of illness. If someone is actively sick, prioritize high fan speed to rapidly remove aerosols.
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