Categories: asthma

13 May 2020 10:04

Blueair partners with UK Child Health Academy to train healthcare professionals on indoor air pollution

Swedish Blueair, designing air purifiers to create the safest environment for children to develop and grow, has joined forces with the Child Health Academy to educate British paediatricians, GPs, nurses and midwives on the impact of indoor air pollution on the health and development of children. This CPD educational programme, the first of its kind, is also designed to help HCPs advice parents.

19 December 2019 08:28

Blueair donates 100 air purifiers to Tokyo schools to mark CLEAN AIR FOR CHILDREN launch in Japan

Tokyo 19 December 2019: Today Blueair, a leading producer of air purifiers for home and professional use, launched its CLEAN AIR FOR CHILDREN programme in Japan with the donation of 100 air purifiers to nursery schools in Tokyo.
Swedish Blueair is donating 100 units of its award-winning Classic air purifiers recommended for people with asthma and allergies to the Shibuya government. The air pur

25 April 2019 11:53

Blueair Classic 405 “Best in test” again in independent testing of air purifiers

Swedish Blueair is once again recognized for its pioneering air purification technology, HEPASilent™, which delivers more clean air at a faster rate, at lower noise levels and with less energy consumption. Among 15 different brands tested, Blueair Classic 405 has a “superior air purification capacity” according to independent test institute Testfakta Research.

17 April 2018 07:33

The high cost of hay fever

Air pollution makes the pollen season longer and more intense resulting in increased societal costs of reduced productivity and rise in healthcare spending. Despite the fact that about 40% of the world’s population or 3 billion people suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, the problem is often neglected.

2 February 2018 19:33

Blueair calls on the UN to add a Sustainable Development Goal on “Clean Air”

Today, at the inaugural UN Forum on Global Medical Health & Environment, Blueair, a world-leader in air purification solutions, called on the international community to add a Sustainable Development Goal on “Clean Air”.

1 February 2018 08:10

Blue Pure 411 wins Best of the Best “Gold” at Housewares Design Awards

Blueair is once again recognized for its iconic design. During the 2018 Houseware Design Awards, Blueair was awarded Best of the Best “Gold” for the modern, cool design of its Blue Pure 411 air purifier. The Housewares Design Awards, the premier awards focused on housewares design innovation, honor design that improve everyday living.

26 September 2017 10:46

Blueair Classic 405 “Best in test” in independent laboratory testing of air purifiers

STOCKHOLM – September 26, 2017 – Among 12 different brands tested, Blueair Classic 405 has a “superior air purification capacity” according to Testfakta Research laboratory tests performed by independent accredited Intertek Testing & Certification and IBR Laboratories.

23 January 2017 08:53

Blueair offers lifeline to people who discover they are allergic to their pet

Keeping a dog, cat or another animal as a pet is common in many countries around the world, but our furry and feathery friends can trigger allergies and asthma. A Blueair air purifier may be an ideal solution for those wanting to breath allergen-free indoor air, especially during cold winter days when we and our pets spend more time indoors.

2 December 2016 12:25

Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens mayors agree to phase out diesel-powered cars and trucks by 2025 to help improve air quality

Blueair today said a decision by the mayors of Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens to clamp down on diesel fuel use is a significant step forward in tackling air pollution and traffic. Bengt Rittri, who has seen the company he founded 20 years ago become a world air purification leader, said he applauds every initiative that can help reduce the impact of air pollution on people's health.

28 November 2016 12:00

Blueair describes new UK study stating traffic pollutants provoke asthma in children as 'alarming'

Blueair has described a recently published UK study saying there is now sufficient evidence to link traffic pollution to development of childhood asthma as 'alarming'. The study harvested and analyzed data from some 41 epidemiological studies in a number of countries, including the USA, Sweden, Germany, Holland and Britain.

2 November 2016 09:45

Blueair says new American study indicates HEPA air purifiers may help control kids asthma

Over 235 million children, women and men around the world suffer asthma. Now a new American report says that purifying indoor air may help children with asthma avoid attacks and that reducing exposure to pollutants and allergens may be as effective as medications in controlling the respiratory disease.

9 June 2016 16:31

UN call for greater cooperation on tackling air pollution and unhealthy lifestyles in Europe welcomed by Blueair

Blueair, a leading international air purifier brand, today praised the United Nations for its latest call for greater cooperation and a more integrated approach to tackling air pollution and unhealthy lifestyles in Europe.

2 November 2015 19:59

Blueair donates 48 air purifiers to China Welfare Institute Nursery in Shanghai; issues call for greater focus on children’s respiratory health

Blueair has called for a greater focus on children’s respiratory health in the face of growing urban air pollution. The appeal came at a ceremony in Shanghai commemorating Blueair’s 10th anniversary in China, where Blueair donated 48 of its air purifiers to the China Welfare Institute Nursery, a children’s organization focusing on maternity, child healthcare and pre-school education.

17 September 2015 15:07

Blueair Offers Malaysians Residential Haven From ‘Smoggeddon’

Seeking safety indoors from the heavy smog enveloping Malaysia is no guarantee of protection as indoor air pollution is ‘hugely underestimated’, warns air purification specialist Blueair.

19 May 2015 19:52

Global Leader in Indoor Air Purifiers, Blueair, launches India operations rolling out comprehensive indoor air purifier range

Blueair, the world’s leading provider of indoor air purifying technologies and appliances, today officially launched its operations throughout India. The foray sees Blueair launch a comprehensive range of its acclaimed indoor air purifiers that can enhance health and wellbeing at home and work by removing most known airborne contaminants such as PM2.5 dust, viruses, chemicals, smoke and bad odors.

8 March 2015 02:07

Discover what’s in your indoor air with clever new air sniffing sensor and mobile app

Four billion people living in towns and cities around the world now have a smart tool to sniff out what is causing them teary eyes and sniffles, headaches, disrupted sleep and lethargy. A new ‘smart’ sensor with mobile app from Blueair, the world’s leading maker of award winning indoor air purifiers, helps people to see what airborne pollutants they are inhaling

7 March 2015 18:16

New indoor air purification brand called Blue launched by Blueair at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago

Blue is new global brand in the indoor air purification marketplace that emraces the healthy lifestyle product approach. The result is groundbreaking design and engineering designed to give a younger audience value-for-money powerful indoor air purification efficiency in a cool looking device that matches the performance of far more costly units.

23 January 2015 20:07

Blueair on hand to help U.S. President breathe cleaner, healthier indoor air during his New Delhi state visit

Should U.S. President Barack Obama find himself troubled during his visit to India at the end of January by New Delhi’s heavily polluted air, the chances are that he will be able to breath cleaner, healthier indoor air thanks to indoor air purifiers from Sweden’s Blueair.

13 January 2015 22:59

Scotland air pollution study underlines need for increased public awareness, says Blueair founder

Blueair, the world’s leading provider of portable premium indoor air cleaning technology appliances, says a recent Friends of the Earth claim that air pollution in Scotland is creating a public health crisis underlines the lack of public awareness about toxic pollutants in the air people breathe both outdoors and indoors.

4 December 2014 16:22

Blueair Launches New E-Model Range in Korea

Blueair, worldwide market leader in premium indoor air cleaning technologies, has attracted substantial media attraction in Korea with the launch of three new E-models delivering high performance and ease of use functionality.