What is Aerosoles?
Aerosoles is a leading women’s footwear brand, providing shoes that look great and deliver superior comfort, support, flexibility and fit at an accessible price. At the confluence of style, comfort and value, Aerosoles is a destination for products that make women look and feel good.
What are aerosols and why are they dangerous?
The definition of an aerosol, as used here, is a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air, such as dusts, mists, or fumes. These particles may be inhaled or absorbed by the skin, and can sometimes cause adverse health effects for workers.
Do human-made aerosols outweigh the naturally produced sulfate aerosols?
At current production levels, human-made sulfate aerosols are thought to outweigh the naturally produced sulfate aerosols. The concentration of aerosols is highest in the northern hemisphere where industrial activity is centered.
How long do aerosols stay in the atmosphere?
The concentration of aerosols is highest in the northern hemisphere where industrial activity is centered. The sulfate aerosols absorb no sunlight but they reflect it, thereby reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface. Sulfate aerosols are believed to survive in the atmosphere for about 3-5 days.
How is aerosolization used to treat diseases?
Treatment of some respiratory diseases relies on aerosolization of a liquid medication using a nebulizer, which is then breathed in for direct transport to the lungs. In the context of chemical and biological weapons, aerosolization is a means of dispersing a chemical or biological agent in an attack.
What is aerosolized infection?
The infectious organism is said to be aerosolized. This can occur when an infected individual coughs, sneezes exhales, or vomits, but can also arise from flushing a toilet, or disturbing dried contaminated feces.