Key takeaways:

Health experts recommend using air purifiers during cold and flu season, as viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 are carried in respiratory aerosols.

Health experts recommend operating air purifiers at a continuous, low speed to prevent illness. If someone is actively sick, prioritize high fan speed for the rapid removal of aerosols.

Our exclusive lab data shows that the Shark HP232 performed best at particle removal on its low fan setting, while the Coway Airmega 400S performed best at particle removal on its high setting.

Other important factors for illness prevention are an air purifier with a true HEPA filter and strategic placement of the unit.

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