Characterizing the performance of a do-it-yourself (DIY) box fan air filter

Review Otorhinolaryngology

Portable HEPA Purifiers to Eliminate Airborne SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review

David T. Liu et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the current knowledge on the effectiveness of portable HEPA purifiers in eliminating airborne SARS-CoV-2, indicating that HEPA purifiers can significantly reduce viral particles in the air and enhance the effects of other decontamination strategies such as ventilation.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY (2022)

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Article Engineering, Chemical

Testing mobile air purifiers in a school classroom: Reducing the airborne transmission risk for SARS-CoV-2

J. Curtius et al.

Summary: The study found that air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters in a closed classroom can significantly reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission, effectively lowering aerosol concentration, and are suitable for environments with a high number of persons convening.

AEROSOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Allergy

Efficacy of air purifier therapy for patients with allergic asthma

Luo Jia-ying et al.

Summary: The study found that using HEPA air purifiers can reduce indoor house dust mite allergens and PM levels, and improve the quality of life for allergic asthma patients. The ACT and C-ACT scores in the treatment group showed a steady significant increase, indicating a significant treatment effect of air purifiers.

ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA (2021)

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Review Thermodynamics

Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in indoor environments: A comprehensive review

Jialei Shen et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of deaths and great economic loss globally. There is substantial evidence supporting the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, which can spread the disease over longer distances and times. Various indoor air quality control strategies have been analyzed for mitigating the airborne transmission risk, with a focus on both benefits and costs in designing control strategies.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Construction & Building Technology