By 2026, nearly one in five French people will suffer from pollen allergies. Symptoms, the pollen season, treatments, and daily habits: everything you need to know to minimize the impact of seasonal respiratory allergies.
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What is an air purifier? Tips for choosing an air purifier, effects on the respiratory system
Indoor air purifiers (or air filters) filter the air in enclosed spaces and release purified air. Depending on their technical design and key features, they are intended either for the general public or for professional use.
Why isn't an air ionizer enough to purify indoor air?
If you’re thinking about buying an air purifier but aren’t sure whether to go with a full filtration system or a simple ionizer, this article will help you make up your mind!
Sargassum in the Caribbean: Understanding the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide and Solutions for Better Air Quality
Despite their harmless appearance, these brown algae release a toxic gas: hydrogen sulfide, whose health effects are far from negligible.
Why measure CO2? What are dangerous CO2 levels in ppm? What is the maximum CO2 level in a room or in the air?
CO2 emissions into the atmosphere pose a major threat to the planet’s ecological balance, but excessive indoor exposure can also pose risks to human health. High CO2 concentrations can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, reduced concentration and cognitive function, and an increased incidence of respiratory infections.
How can you protect yourself against airborne transmission of the COVID-19 virus?
In a statement published on July 13, 2020, on the United Nations website, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed "the risk of airborne transmission of the virus." This announcement came after 200 scientists sounded the alarm....
Does air pollution affect all of us?
Air is essential to our lives. On average, we breathe 15,000 liters of air per day. The quality of the air we breathe has a direct impact on our health. In fact, the European Commission estimates that the average life expectancy in Europe...
Some common misconceptions about air pollution
1 – At least in my car, I’m protected from pollution… FALSE! It’s also worth noting that when driving behind a heavy-duty truck, the amount of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides increases fourfold. And although driving behind a diesel car equipped with a particulate filter...
Respiratory Allergies and COVID-19: Should We Be Concerned?
With the coronavirus pandemic having already claimed 17,000 lives in France and continuing to spread, people with allergies and asthma are becoming seriously concerned. Indeed, with the arrival of spring and warmer weather,...
EOLIS Air Manager, a collective protective equipment (CPE)
Last updated: March 25, 2022 Every employer is required to implement an action plan aimed at eliminating or reducing occupational hazards in the workplace. In fact, employers must ensure safety and protect the physical health...
Air Quality: Eliminating Odors in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are places where residents, caregivers, and families spend a lot of time in a confined space and need to enjoy their visits or stays. It is therefore essential for these facilities, which serve a vulnerable population, to pay close attention to...
Everything You Need to Know About PM2.5 and PM10 Particles: PM10 and Pollution.
Indoor Air Pollution: 10 Best Practices
It’s a fact: we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors! Our daily lives are often split between home, work, school, the gym, public transportation… And even if we don’t always realize it, and even though pollution is sometimes…
Dust: How Can You Protect Yourself From It?
Whether it’s on furniture or in the air we breathe, dust is everywhere and constantly accumulating. But what do we know about dust? Is it possible to limit its impact on people who are most sensitive to air quality? What is...
Monitoring Indoor Air Quality in Childcare Facilities
The new regulatory framework for monitoring indoor air quality in public buildings has been in effect since January 1, 2018, in daycare centers and schools. NatéoSanté, a specialist in indoor air quality,...
Social risks associated with air quality
Are frequent sick days costing your business money? Is the well-being of your employees important to you? It is well known that poor indoor air quality can significantly affect employees’ well-being, health, and productivity...
Why should you replace the filters in your air purifier?
NatéoSanté air purifiers NatéoSanté equipped with several filters, each designed for a specific purpose. The particle filter: HEPA H14 or ULPA U15 (depending on the model). What is the difference between these two types of filters? HEPA H14 filters allow...
Air purifiers, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers: What are the differences?
Did you know that indoor air is 8 to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air? Don’t worry—there are now devices available that can improve indoor air quality. But with dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and air purifiers to choose from, it’s hard to...
Poor air quality: What are the consequences for people with asthma?
World Asthma Day took place on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. This was an opportunity for us to take a closer look at this chronic inflammatory disease and its link to air quality. Air pollution seriously harms our overall health, and our lungs in particular...
Sinusitis and Air Pollution
Are you familiar with these symptoms: a runny nose, headaches, and nasal congestion? Is it just a cold or sinusitis? Sinusitis affects between 5% and 15% of the French population. It can be caused by allergies or by a virus, bacteria, or...
The Indoor Environmental Health Consultant (IEHC)
Changes in our lifestyles mean that we spend more than 80% of our time indoors—whether at home, at work, on public transportation, or during leisure activities. It’s important to note that indoor air is 8 to 10 times more...
A solution for combating respiratory allergies
These days, there’s not much talk about alternatives to medication that can help people with allergies live more comfortably on a daily basis. Yet there are effective solutions for managing allergies. An air purifier is a device that...
Why purify the air?
It’s a fact: we spend about 90% of our time indoors (at home, at work, on public transportation, etc.). It’s important to know that the air we breathe indoors is, on average, eight times more polluted than outdoor air. This indoor pollution is responsible for...
A Better Understanding of Air Treatment Systems
As air quality professionals, we are regularly contacted by people seeking information and explanations about various air treatment devices. This article will help you better...
The essential features of an air purifier
An air purifier is a device designed to remove airborne particles caused by household and industrial pollution using a system of air intake and filters. It helps improve the quality of the air you breathe and...
How does a NatéoSanté air purifier work NatéoSanté
An air purifier is a device that removes pollutants from the air (pollen, pet dander, dust mites, viruses, bacteria, VOCs, dust, etc.). There are different types of air purifiers: the so-called “active” air purifier and the...