i felt a little better but honestly i think it was more placebo than anything. i didn’t have the IAQ monitor before getting the plants so i can’t know for sure what the air quality effects were.

i got 6 plants (but 1 died) and they make my living space feel more lush and comfortable, which i count as a win.

i did also eventually get a air purifier (blueair 211+) and that’s probably the main workhorse at night with the doors and windows closed (which is when i need it the most). i noticed a clear drop in allergy/asthma symptoms (sneezing, coughing, headaches sometimes) after getting the air purifier.

so a fan at the door will probably have the best bang for the buck for you, but plants are nice too. =)