According to, the World Health Organization WHO almost 4 million people die per year from illness spread by indoor air pollution, rendering air pollution one of the world's most critical health concerns. Noncommunicable disorders such as stroke, ischemic cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), and lung cancer are caused by household air pollutants.
As the EPA says, indoor air quality can be polluted up to 5 times more than outdoor air quality. The environment indoors can be spoiled by any damaging impurity that is found in the air.
SOURCES OF COMMON INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS:
Carbon dioxide (CO2): A colorless, odorless gas that is naturally present within the environment. Outside, CO2 accounts for just 0.033 percent of the greenhouse gases of the planet, but this amount will be higher within the household. Carbon dioxide is safe to humans at low levels, but high levels can lead to a number of health issues, including headaches, exhaustion, and breathing problems.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): These are organic chemicals that have a high vapour pressure at ordinary room temperature for instance the pollutants from paints, aerosol sprays, laundry detergents and disinfectants, wood preservatives, stored fuels, automotive equipment, moth repellents, chemicals, and air fresheners that find their way inside your home.
Organic Pollutants (PM 1.0/2.5/10): Combustion sources like a cooking store, equipment like photocopiers and printers, mites of dust on the carpet.
HOW TO MAINTAIN INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND BE HEALTHY?
“You can make the right decision and breathe freely by keeping indoor air clean and that is possible when you know what's in your air by staying notified about data on indoor air quality in real-time”.
Elichens are launching the advanced 3.5 inch touch-screen LED indicator version of the Indoor air quality monitoring station eLsi, monitors and delivers high-precision indoor air quality data to its users in real-time.
With advanced technology in eLsi it is simpler to use than ever, giving its customers a unique Air Quality Dashboard to visualize the real-time data, which can be accessed through the mobile application available on Android/IOS.
WHY MONITORING CO2 IS IMPORTANT & WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT INDOOR AIR QUALITY DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK?
CO2 is the main greenhouse gas emitted from human activities
Fatigue, lack of focus, headache, and even Sick Building Syndrome may all be caused by exposure to increased levels of CO2.
According to various researchers, the elimination of CO2 levels in working and living spaces improves brain function, enhances sleep efficiency, and can theoretically decrease energy costs.
Air pollution and poor indoor air quality have been related to higher rates of disease and mortality well before COVID-19 arrived. According to recent research published by Harvard University, the same pattern is true for COVID-19, and an increase in the concentration of 1 μg / m3 over long-term exposure to particulate matter results in a 15% rise in the mortality rate.
ELSI IS SUITABLE FOR?
ELSI offers a detailed overview by analyzing indoor temperature, humidity, dust, pollutants, (carbon dioxide CO2 through Our gas sensors that offer a high level of accuracy and auto-calibration enabling applications which require an optimal energy-efficiency or use battery-powered products), air pressure, humidity, ambient noise, ambient light, and more. which makes it ideal to address the needs of all the people who are concerned about the levels of air pollution and the safety of their life and family.
Smart Home/Buildings: The composition of the air inside the building depends upon the quantities of toxins such as gasses and particles and how much fresh air is brought through the building by its ventilation system to reduce and eliminate these toxins. It is important to control indoor air quality ( IAQ) to ensure hygiene, efficiency, and comfort for occupants.
Offices/Schools: It is very important to understand the air quality especially CO2 because most of the employees and students spend approximately half of their day in schools and workplaces. This may indicate that a significant number of people spend several hours together in the enclosed space, with an increased risk to the exposure of CO2 levels and also can have a harmful impact on their health.
