The research on the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the human brain has recently been widely reported. The effects of CO2 on human cognition and decision-making not only affect the workers in high-polluting industries but also the other category of individuals. There is evidence that indoor CO2 has a negative effect on test scores…
Is Indoor Air Pollution a big problem? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) gives the measure of air quality inside and around the boundaries of a concrete structure. IAQ affects the comfort, health, and productivity of the occupants of the building. The World Health Organisation (WHO) deems indoor air pollution as the world’s largest single environmental health…
Who would have imagined that growing mushrooms gave farmers regular nightmares! Wait, you didn’t know? Want to know what makes mushroom farming so tough? Prana Air dug in, found out about the problems related to CO2 monitoring in mushroom farming, and formulated the solution. Read more to find out. Mushroom Farming: A roller coaster A…
We spend almost 18-20 hours of our day indoors. Out of those, a substantial percentage belongs to the time we spend at our workplaces. Therefore, a healthy indoor environment is important to create a productive workspace. Read more to find out how indoor air quality relates to occupational health and safety. What is occupational health…
Here are some approaches which will boost your productivity to return to work after lockdown. As we begin to come back to work, there is a great deal to consider. Lockdown has influenced every one of us in various manners, and it is just typical to feel unsure about what’s in store. Well after 3…
Air pollution is not good for anyone, especially, indoor air pollution. As and when air quality diminishes, so does our health. If you have children, then worrying about the effects of indoor air pollution is pretty understandable. In this blog, we will discuss the health effects of indoor air pollution on children. Effects of indoor…
Sources of air pollution can cause indoor air pollution. Which can further cause health issues. Studies have shown that the air inside your indoor space is 10 times more polluted than the outdoor air. On average people spend about 90% of their times living indoors, which is why we cannot ignore the various sources of…
When you talk about allergies most of the time, you think about pollen, cats, dogs, pet dander, dust, and even mold. But many times there is a dust mite allergy guilty for your allergy problems. Most of the time people just say they are allergic to dust and yes you can be allergic to dust and not…
‘Do Air Purifiers Kill Dust Mites?’ is the most asked questions by people. However, did you know that dust mites are a common cause of allergies and asthma? Dust mites are basically tiny, microscopic creatures that are related to spiders. They can survive in all climates. They can thrive in warm and humid places. Dust…
Do you want to know how to remove formaldehyde from your indoor environment? If yes, then you have come to the right place. What is formaldehyde? It is a colorless pollutant that has a pungent smell and is known to be one of the most dangerous air pollutants. Sources of formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is a common…