Category: Health&Care
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Coronavirus: Respiratory diseases are exacerbated by low air humidity Respiratory diseases are home-grown
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
The symptoms caused by the new corona virus Sars-CoV-2 are called ‘Covid-19’. This is a disease of the respiratory tract, one of the most frequent causes of incapacity to work even before the appearance of this new type of virus. Particularly in winter, there is an increased incidence of respiratory tract infections. Because although studies show that the lifespan of viruses, their spread and the immune system all directly depend on the humidity of the air, many buildings and offices are much too dry, especially in winter.
Coronavirus: Corona virus: Increase your body’s own immune defences through high humidity
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
With the corona virus, handshakes, snuggles and stolen kisses are all out the window. Meticulous and persistent hand washing as well as sneezing or coughing in the crook of your arm are, of course, a must. But we can do much more by strengthening our body’s defence against the virus to the best of our ability. In addition, numerous current research results document how effective this defence against infection depends on optimum humidity.
Coronavirus: Render viruses harmless with the optimum air humidity
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
Cold and dry air are ideal conditions for many viruses. The warmer it gets, the more difficult it is for the corona virus to survive – because it is surrounded by a lipid layer. A fat layer that is not particularly heat-resistant, giving rise to justified hopes that the virus does not tolerate rising summer temperatures well. But we know exactly what viruses that cause respiratory diseases, like corona, are responsible for the immediate knock-out: A humidity of 50 % is deadly for these viruses and for bacteria!
Coronavirus: Professional ozone applications can effectively decontaminate surfaces
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
The new coronavirus poses many unresolved questions to medical science. Thus, how long the coronavirus remains infectious on surfaces is still unknown. In the case of the similar SARS virus from 2002/2003, it was possible to determine its contagiousness even after about 96 hours. But something else is quite similar: At that time, ozone gas was effectively used against the SARS viruses! And most likely the surfaces infected with today’s SARS-CoV-2 virus can be effectively disinfected with ozone as well.
Coronavirus: Thermal imaging cameras with IR screening alarm quickly and reliably detect elevated body temperatures in crowds
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
The Corona pandemic is rolling worldwide! Now it is important to quickly and reliably identify people infected with corona viruses. For their own protection and to be able to interrupt the stream of infections. An elevated body temperature is one of the first and most important indicators of corona infection. Thermal imaging cameras such as the XC300 and the XC600 from Trotec with acoustic IR screening alarm immediately detect individual persons – even in large crowds – with elevated skin temperature at lightning speed thanks to their non-contact measuring method.
Corona Virus: Air humidification reduces the propagation risk by 50 % – in hospitals and at home
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
Medical specialists know how we can reduce the propagation risk of coronavirus until a vaccine is made available. This is because the new coronavirus is closely related to the familiar SARS virus, which is why laboratories were also quickly able to develop tests for its detection. Just as helpful are the research results on the resistance of SARS viruses to air humidity and temperature. These show us the transmission pattern of these dangerous virus strains – and what we can do about it.
“Where is the damp coming from?” – heating and ventilating correctly
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
Heating and ventilating incorrectly impairs the indoor climate and leads to heating bills mounting up. And that is by no means everything: When air and surface moisture is too high and room temperatures are too low, the risk of mould formation increases. Therefore, tips for correctly heating and ventilating your home have been compiled in the last part of our series – including our recommendations for professional comfort dehumidifiers in the TTK series from Trotec.
“Where is the damp coming from?” is the start of our four-part advisory series.
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
It’s a hard nut to crack – sometimes even for recognised experts and restoration companies – when it comes to investigating the source of mould. Although it is a basic requirement that there has to be a proportional level of damp for every mould outbreak, it is nevertheless anything but a simple task to localise the sources of spreading damp. Learn what you need to be aware of in our four-part advisory series…
Fire and comfort
When the fireplace or stove is lit, anyone who doesn’t ensure the right humidity in their home will feel the consequences. Our mucous membranes are quickly dried out by the dry room air. Our eyes and noses become unpleasantly itchy. Some people suddenly start to suffer from skin irritations and rashes.
For unimpeded enjoyment of comfort from your fire, you should always provide the room with additional humidification as soon as the fire starts to crackle. Place a bowl of water on the mantelpiece. The water evaporates and provides pleasant humidity. You can give your skin and mucous membranes additional protection by drinking enough. It is recommended to drink fresh and healthy water that you keep fresh with a SecoSan stick from Trotec.
