(NAPSA)—Low energy levels are frequently associated with winter, but for millions of Americans, fatigue and sluggishness are signs of spring. Allergies can make anyone feel out of sorts. Now you can take care of them in your home. If you have been feeling sleepy and sluggish this spring, your allergies might be to blame. In a study conducted jointly by the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., and Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, N.Y., allergic patients reported higher levels of general fatigue and mental fatigue during ragweed season. Experiencing fatigue, sadness or lack of motivation during ragweed season could be a sign that your allergies are bringing you down. Make an appointment with your allergist and ask about prevention and education, including the use of a room air cleaner to reduce airborneallergens. Ragweed is the most common allergen in the country. Each ragweed plant can produce billion grains of pollen over the course of a single season. Currently, there is no part of the United States that is completely free of ragweed or other plants with airborne pollen. While the plants are a permanent part of the landscape, you’re not simply at their mercy. Placing an air cleaner in your home is an easy way to help reduce the amount of allergy-causing airborne particles in your home. According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers AM CERTIFIED 4 4 Look for the CADR seal when choosing an air cleaner. (AHAM), a portable air cleaner that has been given a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) seal may reduce the level of airborne pollutants in a home. According to an AHAMstudy, 57 percent of aircleaner owners believe that their air cleaners have had a large impact on the quality of indoorair. Compare the CADR information on different air cleaners. First, look at suggested room size. Then refer to the dust, tobacco smoke and pollen CADR numbers. The higher the numbers, the faster the unit filters the air. If the room size and CADR ratings are the sameacross two products, the air-filtering performance is similar. You can then weigh the importance of product features, such as noise levels and design, to find an air cleaner that fits your needs. There are resources that can help you give your air a boost this spring and summer. Visit www.cadr.org or call (800) 2673138 to obtain a Consumers Guide to Selecting an Air Cleaner.
