Itchy eyes and yellowed, pollen-covered cars. Although these are the obvious signs of allergy season, experts are now focusing their efforts on raising awareness about the triggers that you cannot see. Aprilaire, a world leader in indoor quality for over 60 years, has launched the Breathe Easier campaign to highlight the importance of indoor air cleanliness and whole-home cleaning as part a holistic approach to allergy management and respiratory wellness. The critical cause is also supported by the medical profession.

“As with all health issues, it’s imperative to be proactive, and maintaining clean indoor air is critical to overall personal wellness,”Dr. Clifford Bassett was an assistant clinical professor of Medicine at The Long Island College Hospital and a board-certified allergist and immunologist. He is also the medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. “Twenty years ago, no one knew about the connection between taking aspirin and mitigating the signs of a heart attack. Now most of us do. That’s the exact type of gradual evolution we hope to secure regarding the importance of clean indoor air to respiratory health, especially for patients with respiratory ailments such as allergies and asthma.”

According to 2007 “AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air”Reports show that 96 percent of homeowners had at least one indoor air quality problem. Multiple indoor airborne allergens, pollutants and diseases such as dust, pollens, bacteria, viruses, bacteria and pet dander can all affect your health, comfort, safety, and quality of your life. Aprilaire recommends that homeowners consider whole-home cleaning in addition to any pharmacological treatment because so much of our time indoors.

Aprilaire Model 5000 electronic home cleaner can be installed by a professional. This prevents airborne contaminants from being reintroduced in the air stream. Aprilaire recently introduced a new control for its Model 5000 living space. This is Aprilaire’s latest innovation. It is located next to the thermostat, and can be accessed by pressing a button. This device provides homeowners with the control and visibility they need to manage their indoor air quality. One of the four buttons automatically generates clean indoor air for 24-hour periods when outside air quality is poor or seasonal allergies are high.

Visit this site to learn more about whole-home air cleansing. www.aprilaire.com.