As autumn arrives, so do fall allergies. Ragweed and other types of pollen make allergic reactions both common and severe during the autumn months.
When most people think of autumn, they generally think of colorful leaves, cool days, and almost every food product imaginable being offered in an apple or pumpkin variety. One thing that doesn’t leap to mind as one of the pleasant indicators that fall has arrived, however, is the harshness of fall allergies. Unfortunately, though, fall allergies can be just as bad as spring allergies, if not worse. In this article, we’ll take a look at what causes fall allergies, who is affected by them, and some of the best air purifiers to use to prevent them.
 A Few Quick Facts About Fall Allergies
Before we look at how to prevent fall allergies, we must first understand what causes them. During the fall season, much like in the spring, many types of weeds create pollen for reproduction. In the fall, this includes ragweed, one of the most common allergens. Ragweed pollen has long been known as a leading cause of allergic rhinitis, better know by most people as hay fever. The pollen of various species of ragweed is, in large part, what makes fall allergies so serious. In addition to being more likely to cause an allergic reaction in people who are not normally prone to them, ragweed also grows in dry and even desert regions. Some people assume that a dry climate will mean no pollen allergies. While this is true of many types of pollen, ragweed pollen is still common even in the driest places in North America.
 Using an Air Purifier to Prevent Fall Allergies
Unfortunately, there isn’t much to be done about the fact that pollen will be present in outside air during the autumn months. Indoor air, however, is much easier to control. By using even a small air purifier in your house or apartment, you can greatly reduce your exposure to airborne pollen, thus limiting the frequency and severity of allergic reactions. Here are a few of our picks for the best air purifiers for preventing fall allergies:
Field Controls TRIO: When it comes to home air purifiers, it doesn’t get very much better than the Field Controls TRIO. The TRIO is a portable air purifier with a hospital grade purification system. This unit does a great job of removing not only pollen, but also mold spores, inorganic particulates, germs, and VOCs.
Rabbit BioGS 2.0: Featuring a HEPA filtration system, the BioGS 2.0 from Rabbit Air is ideal for pollen and organic particulates. The ultra quiet and aesthetically pleasing unit will fit nicely into almost any room, and is perfect for someone wishing to control asthma and or allergies.
Airfree units: While small, Airfree’s line of affordable, compact and decorative air purifiers are excellent for bedrooms and small apartments. These units make use of a thermal purification system that heats organic compounds in the air to almost 400 degrees using a ceramic heating core, thus neutralizing them.
 Conclusion
If you suffer from fall allergies, a home air purifier is a must. Aside from simply reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions, using an air purifier will make the air you and your family breathe cleaner and healthier. Even a small and inexpensive unit will help with allergies by removing pollen from the air, but the higher end units, such as the Field Controls TRIO, are the best options for allergy and asthma sufferers.