Children can experience allergic reactions when they come into contact with something in the environment that they are allergic to – this thing is called an allergen. This can cause symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, postnasal drip and nasal congestion.
These symptoms can get in the way of your child’s ability to sleep well, play and function in school. To help, here’s more information on different respiratory allergens to look out for, and how to help reduce or remove them from your home.
As a global leader in health technology with over 125 years’ experience in delivering meaningful innovations, Philips is dedicated to creating comprehensive solutions to help improve air quality and encourage patients to stay in control of their condition.
Did you know that the air in your home can have 2 to 5 times more allergens and pollutants than outdoor air? Philips Air Purifiers capture and remove from the air 99.97% of all allergens that pass through. That’s pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, smoke, bacteria or viruses as small as 0.3 microns.
The Air Matters App gives real-time air quality feedback via the display and allergy management advice.
Philips Air purifiers remove 99.97%1 of airborne allergens including pollen, house dust mites and pet dander2.
Philips Air purifiers are certified by authorities such as AHAM, ECARF.
A numerical allergen index and color ring make clear even the slightest change in air quality in real time.
1 Particles between 0.3 and 10 microns 2 Tested on the filter media for 1 pass efficiency at 5.33cm/s air flow, by a third party lab.
Philips Air humidifiers retain comfortable moisture levels in your home by maintaining a constant and even, relative humidity between 40% and 60%.
Philips Air humidifiers spread 99% less bacteria compared to ultrasonic humidifiers3 thanks to exclusive NanoCloud Technology.
They distribute the humidified air in the room evenly.
3 Compared to standard ultrasonic technology (non warm mist), Philips NanoCloud technology emits up to 99% less natural bacteria into the air, as tested for 8 weeks in a 1m3 chamber, and certified in an independent laboratory benchmark study by Rabe HygieneConsult in June 2012 (Rabe Hygiene Consult 2101p_12.116).
Philips 2-in-1 Air dehumidifier and purifier reduces moisture and allergens for a drier, healthier home.
Philips 2-in-1 Air dehumidifier and purifier filters ultra-fine particles as small as 0.02 microns4 thanks to NanoProtect filter.
Get real-time feedback from the air quality indicator and digital humidity display.
4 The filter was tested with NaCl test aerosol according to DIN71460-1 in IUTA
Allergy syptoms can get in the way of your child's ability to sleep well, play and function in school. To help, here's more information on different respiratory allergens to look out for, and how to help reduce or remove them from your home.
Making your home healthier by keeping it free from allergens can make a huge difference. Below is a guide on where to find the allergens that may trigger your child's symptoms, and how to reduce their exposure to them.
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