Nasal endoscopy, room filtration, and aerosol concentrations during live outpatient encounters: a prospective, case ‐control study

ConclusionUsing advanced instrumentation and a comparative study design, aerosol concentration was shown to be no greater during nasal endoscopy versus no endoscopy encounters. HEPA filter utilization reduced aerosol concentrations significantly faster than no HEPA filter.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - August 6, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Amarbir S. Gill, Kamaljeet Kaur, Paige Shipman, Jorgen Sumsion, Marc Error, Kerry Kelly, Jeremiah A. Alt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research