Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Pulmonologist Warns Against Overusing Air Purifiers
A doctor who specializes in lungs, Dr. Suleiman Ladhani, says that using air purifiers too much can make the air inside your home too dry.
This dry air can make your nose, throat, and eyes feel uncomfortable and can even make you cough.
The doctor says that while air purifiers are good for cleaning the air, especially when the air quality outside is bad, they should not be used all the time on high settings.
This is especially important for children, older people, and those who have asthma or allergies.
The doctor advises that what your lungs really like is clean air with the right amount of moisture.
Overusing air purifiers can reduce indoor humidity, irritating the lungs and airways.
Low humidity can cause dryness, scratchiness, coughing, and burning eyes.
Air purifiers are still important during high-AQI days, especially for vulnerable groups.
Vulnerable groups include children, seniors, and those with asthma or allergies.
Maintaining healthy moisture levels in the air is crucial for lung health.
- Who
- Dr. Suleiman Ladhani, a consultant pulmonologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
- What
- Overusing air purifiers can reduce indoor humidity and irritate the lungs
- When
- During winter when air quality is a major concern
- Where
- In closed rooms with continuous high settings on air purifiers
- Why
- To maintain healthy moisture levels in the air for lung health
- Expert
- Dr. Suleiman Ladhani, Consultant Pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
- Concern
- Overuse of air purifiers can reduce indoor humidity
- Effects
- Dryness, scratchiness, coughing, and burning eyes
- Recommended Use
- High-AQI days, especially for vulnerable groups
- Vulnerable Groups
- Children, seniors, asthma or allergy sufferers