Health Questions and Answers
Can ozone be dangerous? Only when occurring in extremely high concentrations - levels which a Biozone or similar technology air purifier are incapable of producing. The Federal Government and other agencies have set safety guidelines for Ozone concentrations of 0.05 - 0.10 ppm. The Biozone Air Purifier CANNOT produce higher than 0.05 ppm. Reports and studies that raise questions about the safety of ozone deal with ozone levels at or above the recommended concentrations.
Is the cost of an air purifier covered by Insurance? Many insurance carriers, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, will reimburse you for the cost of a prescribed and medically necessary air purification device. Our IQAir Air Purifiers are actually approved by the FDA as an H12/13 medical grade filtration device and DME (Durable Medical Equipment). More insurance companies will pick up the tab for an IQAir than any other air purifier we offer. IQAir has been proven to eliminate particles that are 100 times smaller than the average HEPA filter can remove, therefor, they eliminate the ultra-tiny contaminants that some doctors claim to be the most dangerous to your health. Those ultra-tiny particles can embed themselves in your lungs and cause allergy and asthma like symptoms. Contact your insurance company today to see if they will cover your device.
Will my family get fewer colds and flu if I have a air purifier or air cleaner in my home? While there have been no official studies to confirm this, independent lab tests have confirmed a remarkable reduction in airborne and surface bacteria, when an air purifier or air cleaner is used. Since the majority of colds and flu are caught indoors, an overall reduction in contagions in the air and on things you and your family touch should certainly have a positive effect.
With all the different air purifier and air cleaner options we offer, you can rest assured that the air cleaner you choose will assist in the elimination of harmful contaminants that lead to colds, flues and allergy-like symptoms. Allergies are triggered by particulates traveling up your nose and into your eye cavities. With our advanced air purifiers like the IQAir Air Purifier, the level of contaminants is so severely decreased that the particles will barely have the opportunity to effect you before they are swept away into the air purifier filter. Please view the website for more details on the IQAir and also the Air Oasis Air Purifiers as those machines are great at actually killing the bacteria and viruses that cause colds and flues.
Will an Air Oasis or Biozone or other air purifier cure allergies and asthma? Air purifiers will not cure allergies or asthma or other breathing problems. They are not designed specifically for the treatment or prevention of any health problem or ailment. However, it has been shown that most asthma and allergy sufferers do benefit greatly from the pollutant reduction these units provide. Mold, pollen, dust, animal dander, dust mites, chemical gases, and other common allergens are all effectively reduced in an Air Oasis Air Purifier or Biozone or similar air purifier controlled environment.
Can I discontinue using my asthma/allergy prescription after I purchase a Biozone® or similar air purifier? First and foremost, you should never take medical advice from this website or any other website without discussing the issue with your doctor first. As per this question however, the short answer is, no. The Biozone or other air purifiers effectively eliminate or neutralize many contaminants that trigger an asthma attacks or allergic reactions from your environment. If your prescription is used on an 'as needed' basis, like many inhalers, you MAY find that 'as needed' is less frequent. In this case you should first discuss with your doctor ANY and ALL possible changes to your treatment.