Investigation of the Quantity of Exhaled Aerosols Released into the Environment during Nebulisation

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James A. McGrath · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Andrew O’Sullivan · Aerogen (Ireland)

Gavin Bennett · Aerogen (Ireland)

Ciarraí O’Toole · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Mary Joyce · Aerogen (Ireland)

Miriam Byrne · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Ronan MacLoughlin

Abstract

The results highlight the potential secondary inhalation of exhaled aerosols from commercially available nebuliser facemask/mouthpiece combinations. The results will aid in developing approaches to inform policy and best practices for risk mitigation from fugitive emissions.

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Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Infection Control and Ventilation Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting

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Published in: Pharmaceutics

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 75-75

DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11020075

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.10

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Investigation of the Quantity of Exhaled Aerosols Released into the Environment during Nebulisation

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