Environ Sci Technol January 2018 PMID 29144737

Infant and Adult Inhalation Exposure to Resuspended Biological Particulate Matter.

Tianren Wu, Martin Täubel, Rauno Holopainen, Anna-Kaisa Viitanen, Sinikka Vainiotalo, Timo Tuomi, Jorma Keskinen, Anne Hyvärinen, Kaarle Hämeri, Sampo E Saari, Brandon E Boor

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66
Peak: 3 in May 2020
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a shared view that immune system development relies on natural exposure, as seen in comments about crawling increasing airborne particles, and debates about the effects of hygiene and social distancing. These comments use assertive language like 'necessary', 'counterproductive', and emphasize the significance of exposure for long-term health, indicating genuine interest and perceived relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the idea that immune development benefits from less hygiene and exposure, highlighting concerns about over-sanitization.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, referencing specific aspects like crawling’s role in particle resuspension and immune training, showing curiosity and engagement with the research topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss concepts such as immune system development, social distancing, and indoor activities, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments suggest recognition of the publication’s importance, especially regarding immune health and environmental exposure, though the impact is more implicit than direct.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how resuspended biological particles from indoor dust, particularly in carpets, pose inhalation risks to both infants and adults, highlighting that movement like crawling and walking increase exposure to these particles.
  • Experiments using a robotic infant and an adult showed that even brief periods of locomotion cause significant, though transient, increases in biological aerosol particles in the breathing zone, mainly in the size range of 2 to 6 micrometers.
  • Infants are exposed to higher doses of these particles relative to their body weight, especially in their lower airways, with the potential to deposit around ten billion particles in just one minute of movement, posing substantial respiratory health concerns.

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Size Plus dot Net™
@SizePlusdotNet · X

Size 26 cotton sweatshirt dress and barefoot . . . Shoes are not worn in the house, because: https://t.co/aoamepqq9b. Exercise consist of T-Tapp @TTappWorkout Beginner Rehab in the adjacent room, with indoor-only Skechers, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/34SXghLOSo https://t.co/rs27JDvQIh

Jan 30, 2019 · 6 likes · 29 followers View post →
David
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@sweetolething @DerylLynn @TerryTyler4 the nurse would be correct, I tweeted about it ages ago, being over hygienic is counterproductive to immune training.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Dec 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,375 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

@lupesmit @IEEEorg I also notice the social distancing bullshit, being mentioned, its like people have forgotten that is how our immune systems develop, being over clean compromises us, being isolated too.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

May 5, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,375 followers View post →
Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CCIAQ)
@IAQresource · X

RT @BrandonBoor: Our new @EnvSciTech paper on infant crawling-induced resuspension of biological PM is online now! First paper by my Ph.D.…

Jan 29, 2020 · 19 shares · 1,749 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

@HelenTeaPot absolutely, its necessary - its how we develop and train our immune systems, brain and so on.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Jan 15, 2021 · 1,375 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

Infant and Adult Inhalation Exposure to Resuspended Biological Particulate Matter https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 share · 1,375 followers View post →

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David
@mitter81 · X

@sweetolething @DerylLynn @TerryTyler4 the nurse would be correct, I tweeted about it ages ago, being over hygienic is counterproductive to immune training.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Dec 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,375 followers View post →
Brenda Grant
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RT @mitter81: @lupesmit @IEEEorg I also notice the social distancing bullshit, being mentioned, its like people have forgotten that is how…

Feb 25, 2021 · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

@HelenTeaPot absolutely, its necessary - its how we develop and train our immune systems, brain and so on.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Jan 15, 2021 · 1,375 followers View post →
Owldom #KBF
@owldom · X

RT @mitter81: Infant and Adult Inhalation Exposure to Resuspended Biological Particulate Matter https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 share · 1,310 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

Infant and Adult Inhalation Exposure to Resuspended Biological Particulate Matter https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 share · 1,375 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

@GibChronicle medical science shows why this sort this is actually not good for us and leads to deterioration in the immune system https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

May 20, 2020 · 1,375 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

What happens when infants crawl around on floor is super important https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

May 5, 2020 · 1,375 followers View post →
David
@mitter81 · X

@lupesmit @IEEEorg I also notice the social distancing bullshit, being mentioned, its like people have forgotten that is how our immune systems develop, being over clean compromises us, being isolated too.. https://t.co/cqnnjJIJmc

May 5, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,375 followers View post →
Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CCIAQ)
@IAQresource · X

RT @BrandonBoor: Our new @EnvSciTech paper on infant crawling-induced resuspension of biological PM is online now! First paper by my Ph.D.…

Jan 29, 2020 · 19 shares · 1,749 followers View post →
Size Plus dot Net™
@SizePlusdotNet · X

Size 26 cotton sweatshirt dress and barefoot . . . Shoes are not worn in the house, because: https://t.co/aoamepqq9b. Exercise consist of T-Tapp @TTappWorkout Beginner Rehab in the adjacent room, with indoor-only Skechers, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/34SXghLOSo https://t.co/rs27JDvQIh

Jan 30, 2019 · 6 likes · 29 followers View post →