What's Better for Allergies: A Humidifier or an Air Purifier?

Spring brings long-awaited warmth but also awakens allergy season for many of us. Whether your springtime allergies are mostly active outside or triggered by indoor allergens, you're likely always on the hunt to make your environment as safe from sneezes as possible. There are a few indoor gadgets to consider when trying to protect from indoor allergies. These expert doctors discussed whether an air purifier or humidifier would help with these symptoms. Air purifiers vs. humidifiers D3sign/Getty Images Air purifiers and humidifiers work in very different ways. Air purifiers are generally considered very helpful for environmental allergies. "In general, air purifiers work by taking air in through a variety of filters and then sending it out particle-free. There are five basic types of filters -- electrostatic, ionizer, ozone, UV and HEPA. HEPA air purifiers are the most effective and are made by a wide range of companies," said Dr. Brian Greenberg, an allergist, immunologist and sc ... Read full article.