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Based on data, air pollution was responsible for 17 lac deaths in India in 2020, while COVID was responsible for 1.5 lac deaths.  And air pollution is a constant in India – the only slight respite is during the monsoon months. Air pollution is directly linked to morbidity and mortality.  Your actual risk of adverse effects depends on your current health status, the pollutant type and concentration, and the length of your exposure to the polluted air.  Short-Term Exposure to Particulate Pollution Can: Aggravate lung disease causing asthma attacks and acute bronchitis Increase susceptibility to respiratory infections Cause heart attacks and arrhythmias in people with heart disease Even If You Are Healthy, You May Experience Temporary Symptoms, Such as: Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat Coughing Chest tightness Shortness of breath High Air Pollution Levels Can Cause Immediate Health Problems Including:  Aggravated cardiovascular and respiratory illness Added stress to heart and lungs, which must work harder to supply the body with oxygen Damaged cells in the respiratory system Long-Term Exposure to Polluted Air Can Have Permanent Health Effects Such as: Accelerated aging of the lungs Loss of lung capacity and decreased lung function Development of diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and possibly cancer Shortened life span Those Most Susceptible to Severe Health Problems from Air Pollution Are: Individuals with heart disease, coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure Individuals with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Pregnant women Outdoor workers Older adults and the elderly Children under age 14 Athletes who exercise vigorously outdoors It is estimated that the Years of Life Lost(YLL) from living and breathing in Delhi is 9-12 years. While our Health Departments hope for natural causes to clear our air, I strongly recommend a mask mandate once the AQI exceeds 200.  All outdoor sporting/cardiovascular activity must cease unless it’s with recommended specialized sports masks (with low resistance).  Parents please use your discretion to mask your child at lower AQI levels. Let’s follow the science and put health and safety first!

The world is doing its best to come back to normal life while managing pandemic situation. Wearing face masks in public places and at work, school, etc. is made mandatory to control the spread. Hence, it is important to learn about the office mask types and the ways to use them. To give you all details at one place, here is a comprehensive guide on using and finding the best office mask for office going professionals.   Types of Office Masks for Using at Work Office mask COVID are designed in various types. The users must employ the best practices and suitable materials while wearing the masks depending upon the work conditions. Different types of the best office masks are:   Airific N95 mask: N95 mask from Airific serves the need for the users who require higher breathability in the material as well as proper shield. The make of this mask is designed to offer robust protection against pollutants. For managing work in COVID-19 times, this mask works great for users involved in rigorous physical activity. Reusable and washable face masks: Office mask COVID is available in disposable variety for the workers who need protection from very small particles. Nanotechnology media of these face masks block the air-borne particles by 95%. Natural fibers form inner layer that offers advantage of skin-friendliness too. Custom design face masks: You can find custom designed office mask collection, too, when you need fashion and functionality rolled into one. The users can spice up their look even with the mask on and be fashion-friendly without giving up on safety during COVID-19 times. These masks can be used for about six months easily. FFP2 certified: Some best office mask like Airific are tried and tested solutions for covering faces. Promoted as community mask, this variety of office mask has BFE>95%. The same is tested at prestigious labs like Nelsons Labs USA where stringent norms for certification are followed. Best Office Mask Can Be Cloth-Based Too: How to Select While selecting an office mask COVID for various work environments, the users may find options available in cloth category too. The best office masks come with advantage of being washable and reusable. Here are a few tips to select the effective office mask.   Amply fitting the face: A great office mask should snuggle fit on to the face and cover it from top of the nose to the below the chin satisfactorily. It should be fitting on the sides of the face so that the coverage is sufficient. Option of securing: The best office mask may have option of securing it with ties or the loop. These securing materials should fit on to the back of the ears comfortably yet securely. The ties may be secured behind the head or neck as per convenience. Breathable, multi-layer fabric: Multiple layers of fabric can promote the breathability as well as protection. The multi-layered fabric feature of the office mask offers it a comfortable appeal and adds a lot to its look.   Take some time out to read about the guidelines of office mask usage at work and pick the option that complements your conditions well. Managing pandemic requires collective approach and careful living. Do your bit by having the best office mask COVID for public places like office and keep yourself and others safe.

North India has seen a drop in air quality from moderate to very poor over the last couple of weeks, with conditions projected to get severe over the next few days.  The Meteorological Department is predicting a longer winter with lower temperatures due to the El Nina effect.  All this means that the winter is going to be cold and long, which implies a severe and longer air pollution season leading to extended exposure to harmful black carbon nanoparticles(PM2.5).  These particles in the air, once inhaled create short and long-term health effects, that could start with something as simple as allergies, or even a headache, to something as severe as COPD, heart disease, lung cancer and more. Nirvana Being, India’s leading clean air solutions business offers an array of respiratory health products to keep you safe both indoors and outdoors. Here are 5 products that will assist you to mitigate the risks of inhaling PM2.5 and help you breathe pure. N95 Certified Masks for Adults & Kids: The 3 layered masks come with our nanotechnology filter in the centre which has been tested to block respiratory droplets and pollutants such as bacteria, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.1 micron in size (with a >95% efficacy). Driving high comfort, these masks have been tested for extremely low breathing resistance, are washable up to 10 times and reusable for 300-500 hours. With classic and timeless designs for adults to wear formally or casually in the Airific 2.0 range, they are also available in fun designs of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Barbie characters for kids in the Nirvana 2 Pack. My Purmist: A product listed by FDA and Health Canada as a Class 1 medical device, nothing matches the effectiveness and ease as that of Mypurmist ultrapure steam inhaler which comes with an instant germ-free steam plus a HEPA air purifier. Highly recommended for use as a respiratory preventive, it is also a natural sinus remedy and natural decongestants for immunocompromised people for relief from the discomfort associated with viruses, allergies, colds, coughs, and flu. Nanotech AC Filter: The Nanotech AC Filter is fitted with a welded carbon filter later to remove all volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours and gases from your indoor space. The Split AC Filter is tested by Nelson Labs, USA, to filter down to 100 nanometres (0.1 micron) with a 99.7% efficacy as nanoparticles between 50-1000 nanometres are most harmful to humans. It is made using electro-spun nanofibers which are infused with antibacterial additives to trap even the smallest airborne particles. Life of each AC filter is estimated at 200-500 hours based on the AQI conditions. Airgle: The Airgle PurePal Clean Room (AG900) air purifier is specifically engineered for airborne infection control. Severe allergy and asthma sufferers, and those with other critical respiratory problems, will find the AG900 perfect for their needs. It features 3.5 lbs of activated carbon to capture chemicals, tobacco smoke, ordors, volatile organic compounds and other gaseous pollutants. It is the world’s 1st and only photocatalytic oxidation technology that uses a catalytic metal plate, electronic component, a germicidal UV lamp and UV lamp ballast within one solo disposable module.  Airgle uses 40sq. ft. of C-Type H14 Medical Grade HEPA to destroy virus and bacteria, and removes over 99.9995% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns while maintaining maximum airflow and speedy purification. Airific Car Cabin Filter: It is empowered with Active Molecular Technology (AMT). This is a do-it-yourself (DIY) product which replaces your existing filter in a slot behind your glove compartment.  The product creates a barrier for PM 2.5, PM 1, SOX & NOX gasses, pollen, bacteria, TVOCs and viruses, and prevents them from both entering the cabin of the car, and also, recirculating within the cabin. Through tests performed on various car models, we have found that Airific Car Cabin Air Filter brings PM2.5 within the WHO recommended range within 2 minutes of switching the air vents of the car on. This filter has a life of 6 months, assuming an average usage of 2 hours daily. #SAFETYFIRSTALWAYS

The education space in Delhi NCR has been forced to make some serious adjustments over the past 5-6 years as air pollution and now COVID has raised some serious health and safety concerns for our children.  Almost seems that the core focus has shifted from education to prioritising health and safety. After a break of 18 months due to COVID, there is an increased pressure to re-open schools from Government and parents to return to a normal, with COVID.  The fact that schools, colleges are trying to open their doors at a time while children and still unvaccinated and the timing overlaps with peak air pollution season in North India, raises additional challenges. While Government has repeatedly stepped in to close down schools in Delhi NCR over the past few years once AQI levels exceed emergency levels, some of the leading proactive schools of Delhi had created special taskforces focused on reducing the exposure of their children (to air pollution). Faced with 2 looming challenges of COVID and air pollution, The Ardee School, a leading school in Delhi has taken the approach of procuring reusable N95 masks with nanofiber filters for their staff and students, custom manufactured with their logos and matching with the school uniform.   Advantages of uniform N95 nanofiber masking at Schools are- Uniform masks that are compulsory for everyone makes it a necessity and ensures that the same level of protection is maintained between every person within the school premises – since no one is safe from COVID, until everyone is safe! N95 Nanofiber fitted masks in multiple sizes filter all the inhaled and exhaled air, are highly breathable, reduce air pollution exposure and mitigate COVID risk. While masks are compulsory in all schools, masks of variable quality and safety increase risk As parents and educators, it is important for you to ask the authorities of your child’s school as to what steps they are implementing to ensure risk mitigation and let them know these essential steps that schools like The Ardee School is taking and setting an example for everyone to follow.

At the end of the monsoon season over North India, in mid-to-late October and most of November, the Delhi NCR region experiences Episode 1 of its long air pollution season.  The residue burning from the paddy fields across the states of Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand and more creates an annual combustion event that impacts the health of over 700 million people in the densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plain.  The timing of this event at the onset of winter, with the lower morning temperatures, keep the pollutants lower near the ground, where we breathe and make it harder to disburse.  It is not just the toxic haze that worsens but it pollutes swathes of the northern parts of the country and creates a massive health crisis, putting hundreds of millions of people at risk. Some estimates state that farmers in India burn more then 23 million tonnes of paddy stubble each year. The onset of winters brings farm fires with it, massively impacting the nation’s capital, dramatically raising the air quality index, and increasing the PM2.5 to more than 100 times the safe threshold levels defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). After the monsoon season ends in the country, the meteorological conditions favour a more stable atmosphere where the pollutants accumulate and reside for a longer duration, leading to severe levels of pollutions. In 2020, it is estimated that 1.8 million people died from air pollution in India, way more than COVID. Experts suggest that Covid-19 and its effects worsen with a deterioration in air quality and cited a direct link between 30% of total covid deaths in the world and air pollution. As the country is recovering from the 3rd wave of the pandemic, it is a shared responsibility of all humans to consider planetary health and not add to the already existing burden on the medical infrastructure. A study conducted in 2019 suggests that when a person is exposed to high level of particulate emissions, it decreases the functionality of the human lungs, which has a more adverse impact on children, who are more likely to develop asthma or chronic pulmonary diseases. With all the schools and public spaces opening, the children are as exposed to the outside world as the adults are. As we all pray for the COVID pandemic to end, we need to collectively prepare for the paddy burning season which usually starts in the beginning of October every year, with conditions intensifying in late October once the wind direction changes to one out of the North West. The local combustion from the diyas and fireworks during the festive season only adds to the problem. While the Government of Delhi had reversal of air pollution as an election promise in 2020, so far, the initiatives have been more band-aid fixes and it is apparent that there is no comprehensive strategy.  In any case, air pollution knows no boundaries and the Delhi Government will need to work with the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and more to reduce emissions at the source, in the entire airshed.  Any reversal of air pollution for this upcoming season looks highly unlikely in the absence of any comprehensive plan. The blog is more of a bugle call to the residents of North India that ‘Winter is Coming.’  Nirvana Being’s range of air purification solutions provide complete protection while you are indoors (Airgle, Mypurmist, Nanotechnology AC Filters, etc.) and outdoors (Airific 2.0 and Nirvana Masks with Nanotechnology, IdMasks, O2 Curve, etc) that help you breathe pure, without compromising your lifestyle.

Founded in 2015, the name Nirvana Being has become synonymous with sustainable, scientific and responsible clean air solutions to shield you from harmful pollutants/viruses in the air and allow you to live a healthy life, without compromising your lifestyle. We offer an array of products that protect you everywhere you go- both indoor and outdoor, including specialized masks certified by Nelson Labs, USA with 95% viral filtration efficiency, and air purification and monitoring solutions for homes, cars and centrally conditioned buildings to make clean air more accessible. Airific 2.0 Masks The 3 layered masks come with our nanotechnology filter in the centre which has been been tested to block respiratory droplets and pollutants such as bacteria, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.1 micron in size. Driving high comfort, these masks have been tested for extremely low breathing resistance, are washable upto 10 times and reusable for 300-500 hours. With classic and timeless designs for adults to wear formally or casually, they are also available in fun designs of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Barbie characters for kids. iD Mask Engineered for low resistance and easy breathability during exercising and sports activities, these masks have a velvety soft silicon facial seal to keep pollution out and maintain comfort. With shatter resistant shield and electro-static cloud media, it captures pollution particles down to PM 0.3 micron. Its filters usually lasts 3 to 6 weeks if used 1 hour daily, depending on the kind of activity. O2 Curve Mask The O2 Curve Mask provides a snug fit around your nose and mouth even while you smile and talk and prevents fogging up of glasses and its medical-grade silicone provides exceptional comfort and faces seal.  They offer offers exceptional protection from airborne particles with a tight face seal and replaceable filters. With an efficacy to remove particulate matter down to 0.1 microns and blocks 95% of PM2.5 particles, The O2 Mask is fully washable and submersible and can withstand boiling temperatures for sanitation purposes. Nanotech AC Filter The Nanotech AC Filter is fitted with a welded carbon filter later to remove all volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours and gases from your indoor space. The Split AC Filter is tested by Nelson Labs, USA, to filter down to 100 nanometres (0.1 micron) with a 99.7% efficacy as nanoparticles between 50-1000 nanometres are most harmful to humans. It is made using electro-spun nanofibers which are infused with antibacterial additives to trap even the smallest airborne particles. Life of each AC filter is estimated at 200-500 hours based on the AQI conditions. My Purmist A product listed by FDA and Health Canada as a Class 1 medical device, nothing matches the effectiveness and ease as that of Mypurmist ultrapure steam inhaler which comes with an instant germ-free steam plus a HEPA air purifier. Highly recommended for use as a respiratory preventive, it is also a natural sinus remedy and natural decongestants for immunocompromised people for relief from the discomfort associated with viruses, allergies, colds, coughs, and flu. Ventimax Ventimax pulls in fresh outdoor air from outside your room, through a pre-fitted HEPA filter, to draw in the filtered fresh air – like a window with a filter. It filters all PM2.5 out of the ambient air down to PM 0.3 microns and has the impact of creating a slight positive pressure in the room, so no polluted air can enter. The filter is replaceable and each filter should last 1-3 months, depending on the ambient AQI and Ventimax is Ideal for bedrooms, school/college classrooms, offices, meeting/board rooms, any other location that has poor or no fresh air intake. Airgle The Airgle PurePal Clean Room (AG900) air purifier is specifically engineered for airborne infection control at hospitals, medical clinics and other health care facilities. Severe allergy and asthma sufferers, and those with other critical respiratory problems, will find the AG900 perfect for their needs. It is the world’s 1st and only photocatalytic oxidation technology that uses a catalytic metal plate, electronic component, a germicidal UV lamp and UV lamp ballast within one solo disposable module.  The Titanium Pro module safely breaks down harmful chemicals and odors, while effectively killing bacteria and virus as small as 0.01 microns in size. Equipped with 360-degree air circulation technology, Airgle air purifiers provide maximum airflow and speedy purification. Laser Egg Laser Egg uses laser-based light scattering to individually count particles as they enter the device, and calculate PM2.5 concentrations based upon these measurements. The Laser Egg 2 air quality monitor allows for extremely fast measurements, with high accuracy readings calculated every 0.1 seconds. The Laser Egg+ CO2 and Laser Egg + Chemical are powered by an array of highly accurate sensors and Kaiterra's innovative cloud-based calibration. Sensedge Tested and certified by the RESET standard for accuracy, the Sensedge is fully compliant with various green building and air quality standards. With easily swappable and customizable sensor modules, the Sensedge is built to measure all parameters and pollutants in the air. With schools and public spaces opening up, it is more essential than ever before that you and your loved ones are well protected. Nirvana Being’s range of air filtration solutions for both indoors and outdoors will responsibly shield you from harmful pollutants and viruses present in the air, because no one is safe until everyone is safe. Breathe Pure and Stay Protected.

While it has been advised by Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that children who are 2 and older should be wearing masks, what is more important is the continuous usage of masks by children when they are in shared indoor spaces and a mask that is safe and comfortable to wear over a long period of time. The mask being used should be well fitted with adjustable ear loops or metal nose bridge so that the mask fits perfectly over the nose and mouth without causing breathing discomfort. How The Masks Work Masks help by creating a barrier for respiratory droplets and not allowing transmission from one person to another. N95 fabric masks with a minimum of three layers are generally advised for children, which are washable and reusable. They should be dried completely before reusing, and washed as necessary once they are dirty, or smelly.  Disposable N95 surgical masks are made of non-woven materials and are not advised for children, unless they have underlying conditions, have symptoms of or confirmed Covid-19. Surgical masks are not washable or reusable and should be discarded safely(as bio-medical waste) after 8 hours of usage, as advised by WHO. Although there are a lot of masks in the market that have N95 stamps and stickers, most of them are fakes, as they are not regulated by governing authorities. Such masks could be more dangerous for the children. It is imperative that only those N95 masks should be used which have the appropriate certification and which fit well on the child’s face. How To Ensure Your Child Does Not Take the Mask Off No matter how many masks you get for your children, unless they do not use it properly, is will not be effective in minimising the spread of the virus. Therefore, the first step to ensure that your child will wear a mask is to make them want to wear a mask at all times. There are various ways depending on your child’s psychology, through which you can convince them to not take their mask off. These include explaining them severity of Covid-19 and the importance of masking, or you could get them masks with prints and designs of their favourite cartoon characters or superheroes. Best Practices UNICEF has listed the following as some of the Dos and Don’ts that you should teach the children as important habits for masking- Make sure your child washes their hands properly before wearing a mask, before removing the mask after using it, and after removing the mask. This will protect against any infection that may be on the hands of the child from entering into the body through the face. The surface of the mask should not be touched while wearing the mask as most masks lose their electrostatic charge when the surface is touched. Children’s mask should be changed more frequently than the adults, as children are more likely to be in close contact with others, or there may be infectious droplets of germs or viruses that may sit on its surface. Disposable masks should be removed as soon as they are soiled, and reusable masks should be washed every day. 4.Make sure that your child does not wear a loose, damaged, dirty or wet mask. Loose or damaged masks will not prevent the virus from travelling through the gaps. A dirty mask can be more dangerous than beneficial, as it may carry germs and infections which could cause serious illness. A mask tends to lose its ability to protect when it is wet, and therefore it should be dry at all times during usage. Conclusion To conclude, it is most important, now more than ever with the schools opening shortly, that your children learn how to use a mask efficiently to protect them and everyone else around them as well, because no one is safe until everyone is safe. Nirvana Being has launched a range of Nirvana Masks and Airific N95 masks for kids in fun designs which have a nanotechnology filter layer in the centre and are tested and approved by Nelson Labs, USA. The nanotechnology filter layer gives maximum protection while causing lowest breathing resistance and the designs of Disney, Marvel and Pixar characters, a combination that is not to miss.

Children’s face mask remain a simple but effective way to guard against COVID-19, particularly for youngsters who have not yet received the vaccine. Why Do We Need To Wear Face Masks Anymore? COVID-19 can be present without causing any symptoms. That is why wearing a children’s face mask is still recommended, especially for youngsters who have not been vaccinated. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is less likely to spread when people use masks. Post two weeks, after receiving the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a child or adult is deemed fully immunised. Is It Appropriate For Youngsters To Wear Masks? Pollution mask for child is still necessary because COVID hasn’t subsided fully. Children could continue to wear a face mask and keep a safe physical distance indoors from persons they do not live with or who may have COVID-19 until they are fully immunised. Anyone who did not receive the vaccine should wear a face mask outside in big groups or when physical separation isn't practicable. With few exceptions, all children aged 2 and up can securely use pollution mask for child, including most children with specific health conditions. However, kids under two should not wear children’s face mask due to the risk of suffocation. Also, no one should wear a facial covering if they are unconscious or unable to remove it on their own.   When Should Children Wear Masks? With rare exceptions, children aged 2 and older who are not completely vaccinated should wear children’s face masks at school, child care, or camp and when participating in group activities such as most indoor sports and outdoor sports that require close contact. They should also wear masks if they didn't keep a safe distance from others, such as in a grocery shop. When travelling by plane, bus, train, or another type of public transportation and at the airport or station, everyone should continue to wear them. Ordering kids masks online is an easy thing to do, especially when they are available in exciting designs and patterns that children love! If you have a medically fragile child or an at-risk adult in your home, you might wish to have everyone who is not entirely vaccinated wear masks at home to protect them. How Can I Assist My Child In Becoming Accustomed To Wearing A Mask? It is understandable if your youngster is initially apprehensive about wearing a pollution mask for child. Here are a few suggestions to make them feel more at ease: Talk about it in the mirror while wearing the face mask. Dress up a beloved stuffed animal with a mask. Personalise and have fun with them by decorating them with attractive masks. Show photographs of other youngsters wearing masks to your child. Make a drawing of their favourite character from a book. To assist your youngster in becoming used to the face mask, practice wearing it at home. It is better to answer queries from youngsters under the age of three in simple terms that they can grasp.  If they inquire why people wear face masks, explain that they are occasionally required to do so to keep healthy. What About Children Who Require Particular Medical Attention? Children with compromised immune systems or health issues that place them at greater risk of infection should wear an N95 pollution mask to protect themselves. So, while searching for kids masks online, make sure you check the N95 range. Children with medical disorders impair cognitive or respiratory function may find it difficult to tolerate a face mask. Special measures may be required for these children. What Is The Best Type Of Face Mask? Most people can tolerate wearing face masks with many layers of fabric. Make an effort to find the appropriate size for your child's face when browsing through kids masks online. Adult masks usually are 6x12 inches in size, and even a child-sized 5x10 inch mask may be too big for little kids. Very young children may find it difficult not to fidget with their face masks, so be prepared to give your child plenty of gentle reminders. They will learn to obey directions if parents and peers encourage them to wear masks. Children will learn to wear pollution mask for child correctly and frequently when needed, just as they understand the importance of wearing bicycle helmets and buckled car seats. Do Remember Ordering kids masks online and wearing them, in addition to physical separation, hand washing, and vaccination as soon as everyone in your family is eligible, is critical in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and dissemination. So, are you planning to get the best quality kids masks online? Choose from a wide range from the website today.

Wearing a mask outdoors has become the new normal ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. However, one of the common problems that the wearers often face is ventilation. It is necessary to be able to breathe properly as not doing so may lead to other health issues. At the same time, it is also important to make sure that the air you breathe is as clean as possible. While there isn’t much that you can do about the air quality outdoors, you can certainly keep the air in your home or office clean.  Choosing the right mask Picking the right mask goes a long way in ensuring seamless and healthy ventilation. Now, N95 anti pollution mask are proven to be one of the best options from this aspect. With a viral filtration efficiency of more than 96%, these masks offer the best protection. The design of these masks ensures that they would offer very low breathing resistance. However, the nanofiber middle layer in the filter can effectively stop particles from entering.  Why is indoor ventilation important? Despite wearing a mask with low breathing resistance, you cannot eliminate the resistance entirely. Now, being in a stuffy environment can cause breathing difficulties. Stagnant air is likely to have excessive carbon dioxide content, which also makes it unhealthy. Air purifiers and air conditioners require spaces to stay air-tight, which eliminates the scope of ventilation. Some of the ways in which you can ensure adequate indoor ventilation are: Keeping windows open: This is indeed the most common way to ventilate a space. By leaving the windows open, you would be able to let in fresh air constantly. However, this is often impossible, such as in air-conditioned rooms or in places where the outdoor air is too polluted.  Installing Ventimax: This is an innovative mechanical ventilation technology that works by pumping out the stagnant air and bringing in fresh air. It is a great way to avoid the health issues caused by carbon dioxide accumulation indoors. Moreover, the device comes fitted with a HEPA filter. This filters out all the PM 2.5 particles and ensures clean air. Ventimax also prevents polluted air from entering the room by maintaining slightly higher air pressure.  Using Airgle medical air purifiers: Now that you know how to keep the rooms ventilated, you might be interested in keeping the air clean. The Airgle medical air purifiers are quite effective in this aspect. As the name suggests, these offer medical-grade purification and keep the air clean of various pollutants. The Titanium Pro technology used in these purifiers breaks apart viruses, chemicals, organics and bacteria.  Thus, there are ways to keep the rooms in your home or commercial space well-ventilated without compromising on safety. Especially at a time when the coronavirus has become airborne, it is necessary to keep the indoor air sterile. Adequate purification of the air can significantly reduce the risks and ensure a healthy environment. As for masks, it is advisable to wear the ones that offer a viral filtration efficiency of more than 95%.

With the coronavirus ravaging the population all over the globe, masks have become one of the most common tools for protection. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, people have been advised to wear masks to keep themselves safe from the virus. However, a recent study shows that a simple misfit can reduce the effectiveness of a mask significantly. This has made it necessary for everyone to ensure that the masks they wear fit properly.   An understanding of why fitting is necessary? The way a mask functions is quite simple. It filters the air before it reaches your nose or mouth. In case of N95 pollution mask, the air does not even pass through the body of the mask. Instead, the air passes through the respirator attached to the mask and undergoes filtration in the process. Now, if a mask does not fit well, it would leave a gap between the mask and your skin.  As long as such a gap exists, particles in the air can easily slip in and out without undergoing the filtration process. This implies that you could potentially inhale the virus or release it into the air in case you are already infected. The mask plays a crucial role in protecting you as well as the others and so does the fitting.   How can you check if your mask fits properly? Now, even a slight misfit can potentially open up a gap. It might seem difficult to find such small gaps. However, here are a few ways in which you may go about it: Warm air: Unless there is a gap between the mask and your face, the air you breath out should pass through the front of the mask. Place your hands over it and check if warm air is exiting through the mask.  Airflow: You may cup your hands around the edges of the mask to feel for any airflow exiting through there. This is typically a problem for people with smaller facial profiles.  Smell: Try to smell something that has a strong scent while wearing the mask. If the mask has enough layers and fits properly, you would get either a very faint smell or no smell at all.  Other than the ways mentioned above, you may also try to observe whether the material of your mask moves in and out as you breathe. You should be able to feel warm air against your skin inside the mask if it fits properly.   How should a mask ideally fit? Air should not be able to enter or exit from the sides of your nose and the cheeks. Make sure that the air you breathe always enters through the filtration system only. Usually, it is around the curvature of the cheekbones that gaps appear. To ensure that your mask fits around the cheekbones and nose, you may use a mask fitter or wear a mask with a nose band.   Individuals often underestimate the importance of how well a mask fits them. A recent study showed that the fitting is more important than the material of the mask. Unless your mask fits you properly, you would always be at the risk of getting infected.