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NeoAir air cleaner as a Sickroom Ionizer?

A Reader writes:

Hi Ed,

I came across your site today must commend you on offering such a helpful consumer service! I'm focused on the neg ion output of the NeoAir unit you reviewed in a rather favorable light.

My Mom has cancer and I was hoping that the neg ion exposure would help, among other interventions. You mentioned that you have been a fan on neg ion since the 1970's.

Do you know if the negative ions would actually "penetrate" a sleeping person, or perhaps get "inhaled"?

Have you done any proximity ion detection testing of levels relative to these units?

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Concerned in Los Angeles.

Ed's Reply

Hey Reader;

I give the NeoAir high marks for value - lots of features for the price.

It would not be my choice for a negative ion source in a sickroom.

I have three stand alone neg-ion generators, see IG-133A Ionizer

While these are not as powerful as I would like, they are low ozone/nitrogen oxide emitting, and emit more ions than any air cleaner.

The ions can be absorbed through the skin, and by breathing.

There is an inverse-square relationship to distance, the ion field density is much stronger very close to the emitter.

I like the optional CFE ion emitters for breathing, but since I also apply the brush directly to my body, they do not last longer than the standard emitter.

The Model IG-133A ionizer ships with a small ion detector wand which lights up within about 16 inches of the ionizer, and gets brighter as you get closer. None of the air purifiers that I have tested makes enough ions to light the wand's LED.

Best wishes,

Ed