We all know the list of major airborne viruses (including the flu and common cold) but measles, mumps, and SARS are also airborne.
These airborne viruses are transmitted through aerosols from talking, singing, laughing, crying, sneezing, coughing, and even just breathing.
Scientists know that they are transmitted via long-term exposure in indoor environments.
Stale indoor air allows these infected aerosols to hang in the air due to the size of these airborne viruses increasing the risk of transmission.
For example, COVID-19 is around 0.12 microns in size and most airborne viruses are about double that size at 0.3 microns.
To help reduce the transmission of airborne viruses, you will need to make sure your indoor environment has the proper HVAC and Indoor Air Quality equipment.
As we spend more and more time indoors, having effective airborne virus protection equipment is vital to reduce the risk of transmission.
AprilAire has several solutions to help combat airborne viruses inside your home.
Fresh air ventilation helps dilute the amount of virus-laden air by pulling the infected air out and replacing it with fresh air from the outside.
Another way is to reduce the size of the droplets by balancing your home’s humidity. Dry indoor air evaporates these droplets making them small in size and allowing them to hang in the air and recirculate much more effectively. By adding moisture into the air through a humidifier you can increase the droplet size and force the droplets to surfaces much quicker. Humidity control also helps increase your body’s immune response.
Air purification helps capture airborne viruses that pass through an air filter. A MERV 16 Air Filter captures 98%* of airborne viruses that pass through the system. For those in a dorm, apartment, or office, you can help combat airborne viruses with a portable air purifier.
For the most effective virus protection, an AprilAire Healthy Air System® combines fresh air ventilation, air purification, humidity control, and more. This multi-pronged approach is an effective tool to combat most indoor air issues.
Contact a local Healthy Air Pro to get effective airborne virus protection inside your home.
Dilute stale indoor air in your home. Ventilation systems bring in fresh air from the outside and push out unwanted airborne particulates to create cleaner, fresher, and healthier indoor air.
Add moisture to your home’s air with a humidifier. Low humidity can cause dry eyes, dry throat, bloody noses, and other health problems. They can also save you money on your energy costs.
Air filters are the backbone of every HVAC system. They capture airborne particulates to make sure your system lasts longer and runs more efficiently, and they ensure you’re breathing Healthy Air at home.
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