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Argendon Dehumidifier:
Humidity Control for Allergies & Asthmatics

Better indoor air for every breath

For families dealing with allergies or asthma, keeping indoor humidity under control is key for protecting your health at home. Many common indoor triggers, like dust mites, mold, mildew, and moisture-loving pests, thrive in high humidity. When your home is too humid, these indoor triggers grow more easily, making allergy symptoms worse, breathing harder, and asthma attacks more frequent. The Argendon dehumidifier keeps humidity around 45–50%, making the environment less friendly to dust mites and other indoor triggers, which helps relieve allergies or asthma.

Dust Mites: Major Triggers for Allergies and Asthma

Dust mites are common triggers for people with allergies and asthma. While they don’t bite or sting, the tiny particles in their bodies can cause strong reactions when inhaled.

For people with allergies, this can lead to a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and pressure in the face.

For people with asthma, dust mites can be troublesome because the allergens travel deeper into the airways. This can narrow the breathing passages, increase mucus, and lead to coughing and nighttime asthma flare-ups. Many people find their symptoms worsen most at night or first thing in the morning because dust mites thrive in bedding, mattresses, pillows, carpets, and upholstered furniture — places that stay warm and slightly humid from body heat and breathing. Continuous exposure, especially during sleep, can make asthma harder to control, reduce how well medications work, and even make respiratory infections linger longer.

Control Humidity to Help Allergy and Asthma-Prone Families

Humidity plays a major role in all of this. Keeping humidity under control, ideally around 45 to 50%, makes the environment far less friendly to dust mites.

Dust mites absorb moisture from the air, so they flourish in homes where humidity stays above 50%. In humid climates, rainy seasons, or poorly ventilated rooms such as bedrooms and basements, dust mite levels rise quickly, and symptoms often become more frequent or severe.

Where dust mites thrive, you also tend to see mold spores, bacteria, and increased dust buildup, all of which can add to the total “allergen load” in a home and make breathing more difficult for sensitive individuals.

Lowering moisture levels can help reduce the dust mite population, decrease allergens in the air and fabrics, and make breathing easier, especially at night. This is where the Argendon Dehumidifier comes in. With a quiet operation at 48dba, it effectively reduces humidity within 4–6 hours.

AAFA allergists and the EPA consistently highlight humidity control as one of the most effective non-medical ways to protect allergy and asthma-prone families, especially in homes where symptoms get worse during humid weather or after sleeping.

Argendon Dehumidifier Benefits

Argendon Dehumidifier Benefits

Built to help allergy and asthma families breathe easier by removing moisture and everyday triggers.

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Washable MERV 1–8 filter

Removes triggers like dust and pollen that make you cough and sneeze.

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Smart Humidity Sensor

Keep humidity at 45–50%,stop dust mites before they spread

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Quiet 48 dBA Running

Quiet enough to ease nighttime coughing and breathing

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Fast Dehumidification

Whole-room moisture control to help you breathe easier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is triggering my allergies in my house?

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The most common indoor allergy triggers are dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, indoor pollen, cockroach particles, and dust that carries various allergens. For most people, dust mites and pet dander are the top culprits.
The main indoor allergens include:
  • Dust mites — often found in bedding, pillows, upholstery, and carpets; they are a leading cause of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
  • Pet dander — tiny skin flakes from cats and dogs that easily become airborne and stick to fabrics..
  • Mold spores — often found in bedding, pillows, thrive in damp areas like bathrooms and basements and can trigger respiratory symptoms.
  • Cockroach allergens — a significant trigger in urban environments, especially for children with asthma.

What does a dust mite allergy look like?

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Typical symptoms include persistent sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy/red eyes, coughing, and sometimes asthma symptoms like wheezing or nighttime coughing. Dust mites can also worsen eczema in some people. Symptoms usually get worse in the bedroom or during cleaning.

Do air purifiers remove allergens in my home?

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Yes, but only the allergens that are airborne.
True HEPA air purifiers can remove pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and some dust-mite particles in the air. Research shows they can help many allergy sufferers. However, they don’t remove allergens embedded in bedding, carpets, or upholstery. Regular cleaning and humidity control are still essential.

What is the best dehumidifier for allergies & asthmatics?

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There’s no single “best” brand, what matters is choosing the right features:
  • Maintain indoor humidity at 30–50% (dust mites and mold thrive above 50%).
  • Built-in humidistat, auto shutoff, continuous drain option, washable filter, low noise, and Energy Star efficiency.
Argendon Argendon Shield 35P is the best dehumidifier for allergies & asthmatics because it includes all of these features.

Do i need a humidifier or dehumidifier for allergies & asthmatics?

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It depends on your indoor humidity level. Measure with a hygrometer.
  • If RH > 50%., you need a dehumidifier. to reduce dust-mite and mold growth.
  • If RH < 30%., the air is too dry, irritating your nose and throat — in this case, a humidifier can help, but only to keep humidity at a healthy level (not too high).

Air purifier or dehumidifier for allergies & asthmatics, Which is better?

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If your main issue is airborne particles (pollen, pet dander, mold spores), use an air purifier with a True HEPA filter.
If humidity is high and your main triggers are dust mites or mold, a dehumidifier is more effective because it tackles the root cause.
Many people benefit most from using both: dehumidifier for moisture control + HEPA air purifier for particles.

Will a dehumidifier make asthma worse?

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No, a dehumidifier usually helps when humidity and moisture-related allergens are the problem. But it can worsen symptoms if:
It dries the air excessively (RH <30%), causing airway irritation;
The machine is poorly maintained and becomes a source of dust or microbes.

Does sleeping with a dehumidifier help allergies?

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Yes, especially if your bedroom humidity is high (>50%) or you’re sensitive to dust mites or mold. Running a dehumidifier at night helps maintain humidity between 30–50%, which reduces dust-mite and mold growth and can significantly ease nighttime allergies.