Germs

Aerosol experts reveal unsettling truths about indoor air quality

Posted on: July 8, 2015 | By Mike Booth

A recent Popular Science piece exposed some startling information about airborne transmission of diseases, covering everything from toilet plumes to the 2003 outbreak of SARS. For example, the article notes that 100 bacteria, fungi and viruses can be spread through the air.

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The dangers of airborne germs in healthcare facilities

cough-airborne-germs-air-purifiers Posted on: July 1, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Facility managers, healthcare administrators and other professionals need to constantly manage air quality to ensure safe and healthy patient experiences at hospitals, clinics and private practices.

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Clean air vital to protect senior citizens’ weaker immune systems

Posted on: June 12, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can significantly harm the lung health of senior citizens in residential retirement homes and similar facilities, according to a recent study. Researchers found that pollutants in the air were associated with regular coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, and that the presence of formaldehyde in the air increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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How does indoor air quality affect academic performance?

Posted on: June 12, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Nearly 55 million Americans, primarily children, spend their days inside K-12 schools, according to The School Superintendents Association. Remarkably, the organization also reports that nearly half the nation’s schools suffer from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). How are facility managers tackling this issue and effectively targeting problem areas?

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