plants make oxygen during the day when the sun is out, but they use oxygen at night.
a really good NON OZONE producing precipitating air filter will probably work better
than plants. I agree with the mold and mites that inhabit plants. Ingrid

"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote:
Before you put in any houseplants, you would be wise to check up with health
care professionals on whether it will really help your breathing problems.
And even if they say it will, ask them to provide decent scientific studies
to support their claims - don't accept 'feel good' reports grabbed off the
Net or from popular lifestyle sites or publications given your health
problems.

There is a lot of garbage info around on the Net and in indifferent popular
publications especially about the so called 'purifying' effects of palnts on
air quality. The only reputable report I've ever seen suggested that they
do no such thing. Indoor plants are an aesthetic improvement to the
environment but apparently do nothing of a 'real' nature to improve air
quality. In fact all the potting material may end up being a detriment to
air quality in the long run for someone such as yourself with breathing
problems.

Good point, some plants will have pollen, VOCs and fragrances, etc. that
could be as likely to cause 'breathing problems' as help. Plus the
possibility that mold/fungus can grow in the soil, with their own
pollen, and some houseplants could be toxic if pets/toddlers sample them.

Carl




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