scholarly journals The Effect of Environmentally Friendly Wallpaper and Flooring Material on Indoor Air Quality and Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Im Na ◽  
Sang Young Byun ◽  
Mi Young Jeong ◽  
Kyoung Chan Park ◽  
Chang Hun Huh
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Flooring Material

Effect of air purifier on indoor air quality and atopic dermatitis

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Chul Park ◽  
Young Hoon Kim ◽  
Jeong Eun Kim ◽  
Joo Yeon Ko ◽  
Sun Ju Nam Goung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Air Purifier

scholarly journals An international survey of indoor air quality, ventilation, and smoking activity in restaurants: a pilot study

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 378-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoy R Bohanon ◽  
Jean-Jacques Piadé ◽  
Matthias K Schorp ◽  
Yves Saint-Jalm
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
International Survey

A pilot study of the influence of residential HAC duty cycle on indoor air quality

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 1567-1577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan W. Thornburg ◽  
Charles E. Rodes ◽  
Phil A. Lawless ◽  
Carvin D. Stevens ◽  
Ronald W. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Duty Cycle

A pilot study of indoor air quality in screen golf courses

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 7176-7182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun-Ju Nam Goung ◽  
Jinho Yang ◽  
Yoon Shin Kim ◽  
Cheol Min Lee
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Golf Courses

scholarly journals Influence of Parquet Flooring on the Indoor Air Quality of Private Residence: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swaraj Paul
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
First Time ◽  
Flooring Material ◽  
Very High ◽  
Ventilation Conditions

<p>This paper presents results from a case study on IAQ in a residence where the occupants complained about health problems during a few years’ time including infants after they changed the flooring to a new parquet flooring in both the floors. During the last years the health conditions of the children became very bad resulting into several emergency visits to the hospital. This study presents measured values for VOC and aldehydes under different conditions. Initial measurements showed that the values were very high and exceeded all the recommended health Hazard limits. This resulted into the decision that all the parquet flooring was removed. This study shows how the values of VOC and aldehydes decreased with time and also the decrease did not follow the general diffusion principles. Therefore, forced ventilation conditions under elevated temperature and very high relative humidity were used to accelerate the release rate. This study shows that elimination of volatiles was a very slow process and it took almost 30 days to achieve acceptable concentration levels both for the aldehydes and for the VOCs.</p> <p> </p> <p>This case study shows for the first time that although such flooring material meets the standard, how they may influence the IAQ of residential houses. In case if such contaminations occur, this study also shows that how the reduction rates of chemicals and specially aldehydes in indoor air could be accelerated by using different accelerated ventilation conditions. The study shows that the health hazards due to the presence of aldehydes in indoor air are underestimated in normal IAQ control routines. Since, aldehydes are classified as carcinogens, the study shows that measurement of aldehyde concentrations in indoor air should always be included in the indoor air quality control to assure a healthy indoor air climate. <b><i></i></b></p>

scholarly journals Indoor Air Quality and Health Outcomes in Employees Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1665
Author(s):  
Taehyun Roh ◽  
Alejandro Moreno-Rangel ◽  
Juha Baek ◽  
Alexander Obeng ◽  
Nishat Tasnim Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Fine Particulate Matter ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
The Difference

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a substantial impact on public health. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more employees have worked remotely from home to minimize in-person contacts. This pilot study aims to measure the difference in workplace IAQ before and during the pandemic and its impact on employees’ health. The levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and total volatile organic chemicals (tVOC) were measured in the employees’ offices before the COVID-19 pandemic and at homes while working from home during the pandemic using Foobot air monitors. The frequencies of six sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms were evaluated at each period of monitoring. The result showed PM2.5 levels in households while working from home were significantly higher than in offices while working at the office for all participants (p < 0.05). The PM2.5 levels in all households exceeded the health-based annual mean standard (12 µg/m3), whereas 90% of offices were in compliance. The tVOC levels were all below the standard (500 µg/m3). We also found a higher frequency of SBS symptoms were observed while working from home as the IAQ was worse at home. This study suggested that working from home might have a detrimental health impact due to poor IAQ and providing interventions to remote employees should be considered.

scholarly journals Assessing Impact of Household Intervention on Indoor Air Quality and Health of Children with Asthma in the US-Mexico Border: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Alejandro Moreno-Rangel ◽  
Juha Baek ◽  
Taehyun Roh ◽  
Xiaohui Xu ◽  
Genny Carrillo
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The Us ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Mexico Border ◽  
Us Mexico Border

Few studies have investigated household interventions to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) and health outcomes in relatively low-income communities. This study aims to examine the impact of the combined intervention with asthma education and air purifier on IAQ and health outcomes in the US-Mexico border area. An intervention study conducted in McAllen, Texas, between June and November 2019 included 16 households having children with asthma. The particulate matter (PM2.5) levels were monitored in the bedroom, kitchen, and living room to measure the IAQ for 7 days before and after the intervention, respectively. Multiple surveys were applied to evaluate changes in children's health outcomes. The mean PM2.5 levels in each place were significantly improved. Overall, they significantly decreased by 1.91 μg/m3 on average (p<0.05). All surveys showed better health outcomes; particularly, quality of life for children was significantly improved (p<0.05). This pilot study suggests that the combined household intervention might improve IAQ in households and health outcomes for children with asthma and reduce health disparities in low-income communities. Future large-scale studies are needed to verify the effectiveness of this household intervention to improve IAQ and asthma management.

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