Int Forum Allergy Rhinol October 2020 PMID 32652898

Review of indoor aerosol generation, transport, and control in the context of COVID-19.

Michael A Kohanski, L James Lo, Michael S Waring

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21
Peak: 4 in Aug 2020
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

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Jul 2020 – Sep 2021

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What people are saying

Several discussions focus on the importance of airflow and ventilation, citing specific factors like ACHs and suspension times, indicating engagement with the scientific details. The tone combines technical insights with practical concerns, such as the role of shared indoor spaces in virus transmission, emphasizing the article's relevance to indoor safety strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of aerosol behavior and control measures, aligning with the article's emphasis on understanding aerosol transport and indoor airflow for safety.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity about aerosol mechanics, ventilation, and implications for indoor safety, reflecting strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Commenters discuss specific factors such as airflow rates, aerosol suspension times, and mitigation strategies, indicating active interest and deeper analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight practical applications, like ventilation rates and aerosol mitigation, suggesting the article influences safety protocols and awareness about indoor infection risks.

Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of how aerosols produced by human expiratory events can transmit the virus, especially through procedures in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine, but many risks remain unclear.
  • The risk of indoor viral transmission depends on four key factors: properties of aerosols and droplets, indoor airflow, virus-specific traits, and host factors, with explanations on how these influence infection spread.
  • The article offers basic strategies to reduce viral aerosol spread indoors and emphasizes understanding aerosol behavior and airflow to improve safety guidelines during aerosol-generating activities.]

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Julia
@juliacbf · X

@mariotestillano @sergiopages28 @laurichuxd @policia https://t.co/BxVE2Ghs3B es un estudio, está en inglés no sé qué tal se te dará pero por si te interesa, el tema no es la distancia, sino el estar en un espacio cerrado compartiendo humos y vapores (aerosoles), una de las principales vías de propagación del virus

Jan 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 671 followers View post →
Penn Medicine MD
@PennMDForum · X

"Review of indoor #aerosol generation, transport, and control in the context of #COVID19" in @ifar_journal was co-authored by our @Penn_ENT colleague, Dr. Kohanski: https://t.co/eLwvuVgawx

Aug 14, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,482 followers View post →
Penn Otorhinolaryngology
@Penn_ENT · X

Check out the full article here: https://t.co/bueKiMKms7

Aug 13, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,854 followers View post →
Emilio Colon-Zavala, PE
@ecolonzavala · X

“At 3 ACHs, the outdoor air dilution is able to remove about 95% of the contaminants indoors within 1 hour, assuming the space is well mixed.” https://t.co/blnjbUB2aI

Apr 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 932 followers View post →
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@nieandersson @ms_MariaB @AgnesWold @hanifbali https://t.co/2wLR7JkWKN https://t.co/uMlW9RfGKZ https://t.co/V7t5tLhNtk https://t.co/kFEiQTz70k https://t.co/5O5DcBBWAd

Jan 12, 2021 · 1 like · 198 followers View post →
sally
@sally_ann_cole · X

@GOP @Mike_Pence No plexiglass?

Oct 6, 2020 · 11,108 followers View post →

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JR4Truth
@JR4_Truth · X

@JanSobi75655909 @ScottAdamsSays It depends on many factors. Air flow, humidity, specific particle size, etc though generally suspension time is minutes to hours though for the smallest particles in low flow environments suspension could be weeks. https://t.co/hV5yC0AUFa https://t.co/RxEZ1ETRWw

Aug 4, 2021 · 522 followers View post →
Eduardo Delgado
@eadcpe · X

RT @ecolonzavala: “At 3 ACHs, the outdoor air dilution is able to remove about 95% of the contaminants indoors within 1 hour, assuming the…

Apr 8, 2021 · 1 share · 215 followers View post →
Emilio Colon-Zavala, PE
@ecolonzavala · X

“At 3 ACHs, the outdoor air dilution is able to remove about 95% of the contaminants indoors within 1 hour, assuming the space is well mixed.” https://t.co/blnjbUB2aI

Apr 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 932 followers View post →
Julia
@juliacbf · X

@mariotestillano @sergiopages28 @laurichuxd @policia https://t.co/BxVE2Ghs3B es un estudio, está en inglés no sé qué tal se te dará pero por si te interesa, el tema no es la distancia, sino el estar en un espacio cerrado compartiendo humos y vapores (aerosoles), una de las principales vías de propagación del virus

Jan 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 671 followers View post →
Hungaldra
@hungaldra · X

@nieandersson @ms_MariaB @AgnesWold @hanifbali https://t.co/2wLR7JkWKN https://t.co/uMlW9RfGKZ https://t.co/V7t5tLhNtk https://t.co/kFEiQTz70k https://t.co/5O5DcBBWAd

Jan 12, 2021 · 1 like · 198 followers View post →
sally
@sally_ann_cole · X

@GOP @Mike_Pence No plexiglass?

Oct 6, 2020 · 11,108 followers View post →
IFAR Journal
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RT @PennMDForum: "Review of indoor #aerosol generation, transport, and control in the context of #COVID19" in @ifar_journal was co-authored…

Aug 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 695 followers View post →
John Sam
@JohnSam57668631 · X

RT @PennMDForum: "Review of indoor #aerosol generation, transport, and control in the context of #COVID19" in @ifar_journal was co-authored…

Aug 14, 2020 · 2 shares · 775 followers View post →
Penn Medicine MD
@PennMDForum · X

"Review of indoor #aerosol generation, transport, and control in the context of #COVID19" in @ifar_journal was co-authored by our @Penn_ENT colleague, Dr. Kohanski: https://t.co/eLwvuVgawx

Aug 14, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,482 followers View post →
Penn Otorhinolaryngology
@Penn_ENT · X

Check out the full article here: https://t.co/bueKiMKms7

Aug 13, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,854 followers View post →
SnotBot
@SnotDocs · X

Review of Indoor Aerosol Generation, Transport and Control in the Context of COVID-19. https://t.co/4pAV01Zb3b https://t.co/qw4eHq8mzm

Jul 12, 2020 · 77 followers View post →
NFTdose
@PaperbirdsH · X

New article: Review of Indoor Aerosol Generation, Transport and Control in the Context of COVID-19. https://t.co/dUboKduHBz #coronavirus #COVID19 #2019ncov https://t.co/iI8iUdg9IC

Jul 12, 2020 · 301 followers View post →
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