Re:Researchers propose that humidity from masks may lessen s...
by weberer on Sunday February 14, 2021 @12:32PM
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It seems that way. Here's another analysis of studies that focused on indoor humidity.
>"If the relative humidity of indoor air is below 40 percent, the particles emitted by infected people absorb less water, remain lighter, fly further through the room and are more likely to be inhaled by healthy people. In addition, dry air also makes the mucous membranes in our noses dry and more permeable to viruses," summarizes Dr. Ajit Ahlawat.
>"If the relative humidity of indoor air is below 40 percent, the particles emitted by infected people absorb less water, remain lighter, fly further through the room and are more likely to be inhaled by healthy people. In addition, dry air also makes the mucous membranes in our noses dry and more permeable to viruses," summarizes Dr. Ajit Ahlawat.
https://www.tropos.de/en/current-issues/press-releases/detai...
Actual paper:
https://aaqr.org/articles/aaqr-20-06-covid-0302