Hey Ms. Green! Which air purifier is good for fire season?

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These new intense fire seasons have me looking for a solid air purifier. But do they really work? How well do they filter out par-ticulates? What is the most eco-friendly brand that will also give me peace of mind to take a clean breath? Even if you don't live near a wildfire area, you can still be affected by the fires. Air pollutants from wildfires in Canada and the southeastern United States have reached New York City. Wildfire smoke includes gases and particulate matter, including those smaller than 2.5 microns, which can harm your lungs and immune system. And the smoke can easily get inside leaky buildings. An air purifier with a HEPA filter can help reduce indoor pollution from wildfire smoke, but avoid those that produce ozone, which is a main component of smog and can cause asthma, coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.