We initially purchased our Elanra Ioniser in 1993 because I found myself having to endure a prolonged stay in hospital awaiting the birth of our first baby. I could hardly breathe in the stifling air-conditioned rooms and feared that my health would deteriorate. Once the Elanra was installed in the room, the air became fresh and I could breathe again.

When our baby was born prematurely, we discovered that she had 'Down's Syndrome'. She was very frail to the significant prematurely and we realise that she did remarkably well to survive. When she was finally allowed home, we realised the value that the Ioniser would have for her. Children with 'Down's Syndrome are very weak in their respiratory systems and are prone to frequent colds, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia etc. They have poor circulation and often have heart problems. From the beginning of her life, our daughter has had the benefit of the Elanra Ioniser. She is now two years old and although she is a tiny, delicate little child, she has been remarkably free of respiratory problems. She has had very few colds and when she has had one, she has recovered in a few days with no coughs or congestion following. She has had no ear infections or blocked eustachion tubes which are so common in children with 'Down's Syndrome' and which result in partial deafness due to 'glue ear'. This is a great help to her whole development. Also significant is that she sleeps so peacefully for twelve hours each night.

Another common problem with children with 'Down's Syndrome' is disturbed sleep due to 'sleep apnoea'. This is caused by a reduction in oxygen levels due to restricted air passages. The air passages become restricted due to low muscle tone and often enlarged tonsils and adenoids in very tiny air passages. When the oxygen levels drop, the child awakens in a fright, gasping for breath. This is very distressing for the whole family. The latest medical approach is to remove tonsils and adenoids which has detrimental effects in so many ways. We are thankful that thanks to the Ioniser, we should be able to avoid this outcome.

I can highly recommend the Elanra Ioniser to anyone who has a child with 'Down's Syndrome'.

The follow-up service has been fantastic too. I have made so many phone calls to Mr Shaw on his toll free number with questions and problems and he has, without exception, always been helpful and generous with his time and advice. It has been a truly personalised service and I am thankful in every way that we came to purchase our Elanra Ioniser which I call my "little friend".

Helen Cameron
NSW