01 - Identify
Monitor your indoor air
See what is happening with PM2.5, VOCs, temperature and humidity before deciding what to change.
Explore air quality monitor
Asthma Week 2026
Breathe better at home.
This Asthma Week, take a closer look at the air inside your home—and the everyday changes that can make it feel healthier and more comfortable.
Education, not diagnosis. For asthma advice, speak with your healthcare professional.
Common concerns around the home
Bedroom
Dust · humidity · pet allergens
Bathroom
Moisture · condensation · mould
Kitchen
Cooking particles · VOCs · humidity
Living room
Dust · pollen · pet allergens
Outside → in
Pollen · smoke · traffic · PM2.5
The Healthy Home Check
Start with what’s happening at home.
Answer five quick questions for a practical place to begin. This is an educational guide—not a health assessment.
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One question at a time
Quick questions.
One clear starting point.
We’ll suggest whether to begin with monitoring, airborne particles or excess moisture.
Your healthy-home toolkit
Three clear ways to begin.
You may need one path or a combination. Start with the issue you can observe, then make a considered choice.
02 - Reduce
Explore air purification
Filtration can help reduce airborne particles such as dust, pollen and other pollutants in indoor air.
Explore air purifiers03 - Control
Manage excess moisture
Address excess humidity that can contribute to condensation & dampness where mould can grow.
Explore dehumidifiersSteps for better air quality
Seven healthier-home habits.
A healthier home is not created by one appliance. It comes from consistent, practical choices.
Know your triggers
Notice when and where symptoms or discomfort tend to occur.
Follow your Asthma Action Plan
Keep it current and follow the advice of your healthcare professional.
Ventilate appropriately
Bring in fresh air when outdoor conditions make it suitable.
Address moisture early
Act on condensation, leaks, visible mould and persistent dampness.
Reduce dust build-up
Clean regularly and pay attention to bedding and soft furnishings.
Monitor what you can’t see
Track indoor air quality and humidity to understand changes over time.
Ask for professional advice
Speak with your GP, pharmacist or asthma healthcare professional.
Recognised, not just marketed
Independence trust matters.
Selected Ionmax products carry independent recognition from organisations Australians know.
Sensitive Choice approved
Selected Ionmax’s air purifiers and dehumidifiers carry the Blue Butterfly seal.
CHOICE Recommended
Ionmax dehumidifiers have received CHOICE recommendations since 2013.
Pillar guide
Asthma Australia
Asthma Australia has been the leading charity for people with asthma and their communities for over 60 years.
National Asthma Council Australia
The National Asthma Council Australia is the leading national authority for asthma knowledge, setting the standard for asthma care.
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Healthdirect Australia
Healthdirect Australia is the national virtual public health information service. Our core business is providing 24/7 health information, advice and referral for all Australians no matter where they live or when they need help.
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Ionmax products are designed to help manage aspects of the indoor environment. They are not medical devices or treatments for asthma. People with asthma should follow their Asthma Action Plan and seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.
Asthma Week | 1-7 September 2026
Know your air. Manage your environment.
Small changes can help create a healthier, more comfortable place to live. Begin with the Healthy Home Check.
