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WIRED November 9, 2020

The Next Covid Dilemma: How to Make Buildings Breathe Better

by Adam Rogers

Better indoor ventilation systems could make people safer and healthier—and not just because they’d slow down the coronavirus.

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The role of allergen exposure and avoidance in asthma

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Allergy testing and avoidance of allergens plays an important role in asthma control. Increased allergen exposure, in genetically susceptible individuals, can lead to all …

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Indoor CO 2 concentrations and cognitive function: A critical review

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Poor indoor air quality indicated by elevated indoor CO2 concentrations has been linked with impaired cognitive function, yet current findings of the cognitive …

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