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Title:	Size distribution of airborne fungi in vehicles under various driving conditions
Authors:	Wang, YF;Tsai, CH;Huang, YT;Chao, HR;Tsou, TC;Kuo, YM;Ang, LC;Chen, SH
Contributors:	Division of Environmental Health and Occupational Medicine
Abstract:	Circulation or air conditioning (AC) system was proven to improve the air quality inside the vehicles; however, the quantified study was limited. In this study, fungal concentration under various driving mode inside the vehicle was proposed. The driving conditions were classified into 4 states: (1) window closed without AC and circulation, (2) window open without AC and circulation, (3)windowclosedwith only circulation on, and (4) windowclosedwith onlyAC on. Results showthat at state 4, the mean respirable fraction was 83.3%, with a number median diameter of the fungi being 1.73 μm. More attention should be paid for these smaller fungi easily penetrating into the alveoli and probably lead to allergic alveolitis. Turning on AC for reducing the normalized concentration for each size range of fungi was suggested; however, the respirable fraction increased. Those who are prone to allergies or asthma are suggested to switch between AC and the circulation mode while driving a long time.
Date:	2013-02
Relation:	Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health. 2013 Feb;68(2):95-100.
Link to:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2011.650798
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Cited Times(WOS):	https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000322288100006
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