5/ Luchtvochtigheid heeft ook invloed op het gedrag van kleine druppeltjes in de lucht. In droge lucht blijven de druppeltjes langer zweven, omdat hun gewicht sneller afneemt door verdamping. https://t.co/RG3z63wIIQ
High humidity leads to loss of infectious influenza virus from simulated coughs.
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Overall, these social discussions show strong support for the findings that higher indoor humidity reduces influenza infectivity, with users referencing the research to advocate for humidification in indoor spaces. The tone is informative and proactive, emphasizing potential health benefits and practical applications like using humidifiers, which highlights both interest and engagement in mitigating virus spread through environmental control.
Most discussions acknowledge that increased indoor humidity reduces influenza infectivity based on the research, showing general support.
Many posts actively discuss the implications of humidity on virus transmission, indicating high curiosity and concern about indoor air quality and health.
Participants cite specific study results, share personal experiences, and discuss methods like humidifiers, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the topic.
The discussions suggest that understanding humidity's role could influence health guidelines and indoor climate control, indicating moderate perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigated how relative humidity (RH) affects the transmission of influenza through aerosols in a simulated examination room with coughing manikins.
- Infection rates were significantly higher (70.6-77.3% infectivity) at low RH (≤23%) and dropped markedly (14.6-22.2% infectivity) at higher RH (≥43%) shortly after coughing.
- The findings suggest that low indoor humidity allows influenza to remain infectious longer, and maintaining RH above 40% can greatly reduce the virus's ability to spread in aerosol form.
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論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/Er7Hr8vAUo 2013年、Noti(米CDC)ら。
@TheAnnaGat "Total virus collected for 60 minutes retained 70.6–77.3% infectivity at relative humidity ≤23% but only 14.6–22.2% at relative humidity ≥43%. Analysis of the individual aerosol fractions showed a similar loss in infectivity among the fractions." https://t.co/YzVGpBrJ57
インフルエンザ対策はエアコンではなく加湿器。 湿度が50%を超えるとインフルエンザの感染力は大幅に低下し、時間とともに生存率は低下する。 https://t.co/LVrmpGGldu
@BenGoldhaber @KevinSimler “Although virus carried on aerosol particles <4 µM have the potential for remaining suspended in air currents longer and traveling further distances than those on larger particles, their rapid inactivation at high humidity tempers this concern. “ https://t.co/0D8Bg8dVtz
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Why monitoring of dry air in indoor conditions is important: “ At low relative humidity, influenza retains maximal infectivity and inactivation of the virus at higher relative humidity occurs rapidly after coughing …” https://t.co/wGBjoESsg1 https://t.co/Z9pcwLjp70
@artofmanliness Increase humidity. Grandma was right about keeping the kettle on the stove. https://t.co/oqXi8HsEG5
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
RT @miakiza20100906: 論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza V…
論文(無料)。湿度が高いとエアロゾル中のインフルエンザウイルスが死にやすくなる、という話。どうしてそうなるんだろう。不思議だ: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/Er7Hr8vAUo 2013年、Noti(米CDC)ら。
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In a peer-reviewed study titled "High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs", humidity over 40% drastically reduced the spread of virus particles in the air.
@MikeKeelfree https://t.co/bYdphGFJlo
@MikeKeelfree Meanwhile this study looks at high humidity, and finds a correlation. HT @TigressEllie https://t.co/ZQjaRI4Gtz
@ArneChristensen @Emily_Burns_V Higher humidity = less viral infection? https://t.co/oVU0ZxksNv
https://t.co/zy5NhkvO6V Studie von 2013 zur Virusübertragung bei unterschiedl. Luftfeuchtigkeit am Bsp. von #Influenza: Bei einer #Luftfeuchtigkeit von 43% sinkt Infektiosität auf 15%.
@jaqtikkun @polsiewski The articles don’t show that. https://t.co/48sS8KvGc8 https://t.co/N84ODNES8D
Low ambient humidity impairs barrier function and innate resistance against influenza infection – Kudo et al 2019 High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs – Noti et al 2013 https://t.co/fmb4cxyAVb https://t.co/ZiKoxvOqUw
High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/XLBknJ5sHl
@_ms_info_ miss, eine hohe relative Luftfeuchtigkeit bedeutet, dass ausgeatmete Aerosole und Tröpfchen sich nicht so lange in der Luft halten können. Siehe: John D. Noti et al. 2013: https://t.co/On5hqGVx5e
High humidity led to loss of infectious influenza virus from simulated coughs by mannequins. However, lab-generated aerosol does not have the same composition as human aerosols. Factors like mucin & saline content are also known to play a role. #Aerosol https://t.co/a65jMAE6Ec https://t.co/tsYZfz6vqH
RT @pesla: 5/ Luchtvochtigheid heeft ook invloed op het gedrag van kleine druppeltjes in de lucht. In droge lucht blijven de druppeltjes l…
RT @pesla: 5/ Luchtvochtigheid heeft ook invloed op het gedrag van kleine druppeltjes in de lucht. In droge lucht blijven de druppeltjes l…
5/ Luchtvochtigheid heeft ook invloed op het gedrag van kleine druppeltjes in de lucht. In droge lucht blijven de druppeltjes langer zweven, omdat hun gewicht sneller afneemt door verdamping. https://t.co/RG3z63wIIQ
@SilverVVulpes Crazy this hasn't been better studied experimentally in normal institutional settings. Even for the regular seasonal flu, I suspect this could save a lot of time, money, and pain. https://t.co/cMtEvUv2eE https://t.co/M5d0XpsAcl
@KoenSwinkels re: indoor ventilation. For influenza virus, article says that virus is more rapidly inactivated at high relative humidity. Given very very dry indoor air in winter, this would presumably apply to COVID as well. https://t.co/aKFc2s0QPM https://t.co/20M8hzMuYc https://t.co/KINfK7soZZ
RT @GordBolton: @CTVNews uspoli cdnpoli pnpcbc UKpolitics auspol polcan eupol nzpol CTVpp A 2013 study found airborne infectious disease vi…
@CTVNews uspoli cdnpoli pnpcbc UKpolitics auspol polcan eupol nzpol CTVpp A 2013 study found airborne infectious disease virions quickly lost much their infectivity when relative humidity was =>45%. What does Theresa Tam say about that? HVAC https://t.co/U2baQGzfYd https://t.co/BHH1zPSoCz https://t.co/PFcNw0WBSP
@kyle8425 @aquarianbath @digidebates1 @denisrancourt One more from 2013 https://t.co/NHpzpMZ7mV
Hey #epitwitter-apologies if this has been addressed & I missed it but wld appreciate thoughts on increasing humidity indoors to decrease SARS-CoV2 transmissibility, like w influenza in this 2013 lab-conditions trial. Teachers have asked me abt humifidiers https://t.co/6INeovyozx
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/3BxBosmTij
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
RT @adamcurry: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/qGbxAsBvFz
@CGTNEurope @realBertBlocken @shinisomara Thanks @realBertBlocken for your research. Did you have a look at the effect of air humidity? See https://t.co/9uQ1iwg2oQ and https://t.co/ATLeNvqvQe
@MikeDeeeeeee @mugecevik @B_resnick Two studies concerning aerosols and humidity, temperature, sun light (thanks to @mauricedehond) https://t.co/T1CVNn2sOZ and https://t.co/ATLeNvqvQe
2013 study: High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs. #Coronavirus may be fading because it is less infectious in high humidity summer weather. https://t.co/s7HItPhwP5
RT @arnold5508: @DrChristineMann @SusaMorgan Absolutely agree as no proof or supporting about COVID-19 transmission though droplet being th…
@FaisalBasri Akan lebih baik kalau komentarnya berbobot dengan mengingat anda dari kalangan akademisi ... apa jadinya jika "nubuat" LBP itu terjadi ? Ini untuk referensi tentang propagasi virus sebagai penambah wawasan https://t.co/xRFiTsQq1W
@DrChristineMann @SusaMorgan Absolutely agree as no proof or supporting about COVID-19 transmission though droplet being the highly plausible - in addition this 2013 research publication gives enlightenment instead and somewhat good news to high humid countries https://t.co/xRFiTsQq1W #Indonesia
https://t.co/5VZp5x8IYf
High humidity leads to loss of infectious influenza virus from simulated coughs. https://t.co/eMdV3zZKjI
RT @DocRock1007: 259. When humidity levels were raised to 43%, just 14% of the flu virus particles had the ability to infect. Most of the f…
High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/t9bYIUHMBF
259. When humidity levels were raised to 43%, just 14% of the flu virus particles had the ability to infect. Most of the flu particles became inactive 15 minutes after they were released into the humid air according to a 2013 study. True for #COVID19? https://t.co/Qk35DXy4VF https://t.co/9LPisuxDPB
@TSK010 有り難うございます。中で紹介されている論文から、 High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs というのも見つけました。 アブストを読むと、飛沫の伝搬を抑制する上では、40%以上の湿度が良いことが分かりました。
所以在家的话,把加湿器打开,最好保证45%以上 High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/k1XrcFYyUK
@BenGoldhaber @KevinSimler “Although virus carried on aerosol particles <4 µM have the potential for remaining suspended in air currents longer and traveling further distances than those on larger particles, their rapid inactivation at high humidity tempers this concern. “ https://t.co/0D8Bg8dVtz
Quizás una buena idea sería investigar el efecto de la humedad en la propagación del coronavirus en espacios cerrados (hospitales, salones de clases, aviones, etc) cómo lo hicieron en este estudio de 2013 con la influenza https://t.co/N05GGmOlPo
High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/ZvZmQcPkGC
@howroute Water mist? https://t.co/OjtAggLVg7
RT @paulbohm: @TheAnnaGat "Total virus collected for 60 minutes retained 70.6–77.3% infectivity at relative humidity ≤23% but only 14.6–22.…
@minesoh 始めまして。 相対湿度を40%以上にするとインフルエンザウイルスの感染率が大幅に低下するというのを読んだことがあるのでリンクを張りました。 High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/adWyrE2p5H
RT @minesoh: @generection1 遅くなりました
@generection1 遅くなりました
RT @apuntoratge: @RAM_meteo @TiempoCom Molt bon article, gràcies! https://t.co/vKkIqdkblb
@RAM_meteo @TiempoCom Molt bon article, gràcies! https://t.co/vKkIqdkblb
@Aday5min High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/9l8BaqWsKN こちらがインフルエンザウイルスと咳と湿度の関係のものです。
High Humidity Leads to Loss of Infectious Influenza Virus from Simulated Coughs https://t.co/nhae1NYfM7
RT @paulbohm: @TheAnnaGat "Total virus collected for 60 minutes retained 70.6–77.3% infectivity at relative humidity ≤23% but only 14.6–22.…
@TheAnnaGat "Total virus collected for 60 minutes retained 70.6–77.3% infectivity at relative humidity ≤23% but only 14.6–22.2% at relative humidity ≥43%. Analysis of the individual aerosol fractions showed a similar loss in infectivity among the fractions." https://t.co/YzVGpBrJ57
RT @kojija: インフルエンザ対策はエアコンではなく加湿器。 湿度が50%を超えるとインフルエンザの感染力は大幅に低下し、時間とともに生存率は低下する。 https://t.co/LVrmpGGldu
インフルエンザ対策はエアコンではなく加湿器。 湿度が50%を超えるとインフルエンザの感染力は大幅に低下し、時間とともに生存率は低下する。 https://t.co/LVrmpGGldu
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