The fact is, worsening asthma cases have coincided with the emergence of the indoor air quality epidemic caused by airborne pollutants. A statement from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned that indoor air quality is fast becoming the world’s number one environmental health problem, anywhere from two to 10 times worse than outdoor air pollution.
In the Philippines, asthma affects over six million children. The Philippines is ranked 32nd in "self-reported asthma." The country has a prevalence rate of about 12 percent.
A nationwide study conducted by the University of Santo Tomas showed that about 12.4 percent of children aged 14-15 years old are afflicted with asthma. Over all, one out of 10 Filipinos has asthma, based on a Philippine General Hospital survey.
How do we know that indoor air quality is the main culprit?
First, consider that during the last 20 years, the medical field has improved asthma medication (although many still cause a variety of undesirable side effects) and our understanding of asthma tremendously.
Secondly, we know that genetics is not the cause of the recent alarming growth in asthma difficulties, since 20-plus years is nowhere near long enough for such a dramatic genetical effect to take place.
In which case, this leaves us with the conclusion that the cause is environmental. This makes perfect sense, considering that most asthma attacks are triggered by environmental triggers, or airborne contaminants and allergens.
It is the air in our homes, schools, workplaces, and other indoor environments that have the most severe impact on our respiratory systems. To begin with, indoor air is several times unhealthier than the air outside, as the EPA states, even though it may seem to be clean.
The reason indoor air pollution is more severe than outdoor pollution is that nature’s most powerful air-cleansing agents have a chance to break down pollution outside. Unfortunately, our airtight, energy-efficient homes block these natural air cleaners out, while trapping and re-circulating airborne pollutants inside.
As the indoor air quality epidemic grows worse, air purifiers become more popular. However, most air cleaners on the market are simply inadequate, while very few actually make a difference.
There is one air-cleaning solution though, that has proven to be effective. Goodsphere Air Revitalizer System purifiers are like no other competing product on the market today. These portable machines do not rely on filters, but instead purify the air the same way nature does.
Goodsphere Air Revitalizer is a Swiss designed technology that is simple and efficient. There is no filter, no chalk cartridges, and no chemical additives. It gives clean, fresh air from clean water and botanical essences that contain anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that bind unpleasant odors and pollutants while purifying the air with active ingredients.
