Our blog covers indoor air and air quality
Our blog is a guide, a reference, and an information source all in one. Here you’ll find well-grounded knowledge, practical tips and current studies about air quality and a healthy indoor climate.
Radon Dosimeter vs. Real-Time Radon Measurement: Benefits, Drawbacks & Challenges
Radon is an invisible health risk: both in the workplace and in your own home. But how is the radioactive gas measured, and why is this so important? We take a look at the importance of radon measurement, the differences between active and passive measurement methods, and their pros and cons.
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Asthma in Spring: Symptoms, Treatment & Tips
Do you develop respiratory symptoms as soon as things start blooming in spring? Then you likely suffer from allergic asthma. Sports or other outdoor activities are usually only possible to a limited extent for people with asthma. We introduce seasonal asthma and preventive measures, and show how to ease symptoms.
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WELL Certification for Companies with the air-Q Air Quality Monitor
With a WELL certification, companies signal that they are taking measures for a healthy work environment. We introduce the certification and show why the air-Q device plays a crucial role in it. Learn now how to improve well-being and productivity in your workplace.
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Use Case: Monitoring Air Quality During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, quite a lot changes, including your sense of smell. One of our customers suffered from an especially sensitive pregnancy nose and therefore wanted to know for certain whether the air in her home was clean, and thus healthy for herself and her baby. Here, we report on her experience.
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Traffic Exhaust & Its Effects on Air Quality in Homes
It was supposed to be the start of the "Monster Jam" tour in Germany. But the opening event in Hamburg was called off shortly after it began. The reason was unusual carbon monoxide levels. We take a closer look at which exhaust fumes enter the air from traffic and how dangerous they can be for the room air in our homes.
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How Do Saharan Dust & Other Seasonal Changes Affect Air Quality & Health?
Even thousands of kilometers from the African desert, we feel the effects of Saharan dust. Every year, the fine dust reaches Germany via air currents. Here, it affects air quality and impacts our health. Learn now what health effects threaten and what you can do about it.
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Measuring Room Air Quality: Where Is the Best Place to Start?
According to a study by the German Federal Environment Agency, German adults spend 20 hours a day indoors. It's therefore important to know what's in the room air we breathe. But where should you start when you want to measure a room's air quality?
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Use Case: The air-Q Air Quality Monitor for Vacation Rental Landlords
Learn firsthand how a vacation rental owner was confronted with the consequences of unauthorized smoking. In our case report, we share his experiences and show how the air-Q air quality monitor helped prevent such incidents and protect the profitability of his rental.
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What's New in Our air-Q App
Our air-Q app can now do even more. We introduce exciting new features that improve your user experience while offering more comfort and more precise monitoring of your room air. Experience the future of air quality measurement with the updated air-Q app – for a healthier and more pleasant indoor climate.
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5 Tips for an Allergy-Friendly Home
During pollen season, many allergy sufferers only find relief indoors. To help you breathe easier within your own four walls, you should turn your home into an allergy-friendly space. We share 5 simple tips for turning your home into a feel-good oasis for allergy sufferers and minimizing symptoms.
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Preventing Air Pollution in the Smart Home: Tips & Advice
Indoor air pollution can affect your well-being and health. We track down sources of air pollution in the smart home, give tips for choosing eco-friendly devices, smart ventilation control, and targeted prevention. We also show how you can use connected systems for optimal air quality.
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Air Quality & Mental Health: Connections and Approaches to Solutions
The quality of the air you breathe affects health and well-being: both physically and mentally. We look at how air pollution can affect mental health, the current state of research, and which measures help reduce air pollution.
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