Air quality

Live Science delivers all the air quality news, explainers and product guides to help you improve your physical health. You'll find information on everything from air purifiers and humidifiers to tips on keeping your indoor air free of pollutants.
Latest about air quality

Do air purifiers help with allergies?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?

Best humidifiers 2025: Increase the air moisture in your home to feel better
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: As chosen by our expert reviewers
By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and Dyson TP07 to RabbitAir A3.

Best dehumidifiers 2025: Fight damp, mold and condensation
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best dehumidifiers you can buy in every category, from Honeywell TP50WK to LG Puricare.

Best air purifiers 2025: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Anna Gora, Lou Mudge last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool.

Cyber Monday is over, but you can still save big on these excellent air purifiers: Deals hand-picked by our expert reviewers
By Anna Gora last updated
Deals Hurry, these air purifier deals will not last long.

6 symptoms of poor air quality
By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated
Reference These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts.

Do HEPA filters remove viruses?
By Dr. Christopher Oseh, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Do HEPA filters remove viruses, and what's the science behind them?
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.