This article reviews past studies of airborne transmission between occupants in indoor
environments, focusing on the spread of expiratory droplet nuclei from mouth/nose to …

Pathogen droplets released from respiratory events are the primary means of dispersion and
transmission of the recent pandemic of COVID-19. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has …

There is ample evidence that masking and social distancing are effective in reducing severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. However, due to the …

The use of face masks in public settings has been widely recommended by public health
officials during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The masks help mitigate the risk of cross …

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the
widespread daily use of face masks is promoted worldwide. Particle-size dependent filtration …

Purpose Nasal irrigation or nebulizing aerosol of isotonic or hypertonic saline is a traditional
method for respiratory or nasal care. A recent small study in outpatients with COVID-19 …

The human cough is a significant vector in the transmission of respiratory diseases in indoor
environments. The cough flow is characterized as a two-stage jet; specifically, the starting jet …

Airborne dispersion of the novel SARS-CoV-2 through the droplets produced during
expiratory activities is one of the main transmission mechanisms of this virus from one …

In recent years, pandemic outbreaks have raised concerns about the spread of respiratory
infections and their impact on public health. Since the pathogen emission during human …

Currently, COVID-19 is a global pandemic that scientists and engineers around the world
are aiming to understand further through rigorous testing and observation. This paper aims …