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HEPA air purifiers cannot cope with respiratory infections in elderly care facilities

A clinical study found no significant differences in the incidence of respiratory infections among senior care facility residents using HEPA-14 air purifiers. Test: Air purifiers and acute respiratory infections in nursing homes for the elderly. Photo credit: Dmitry Galaganov/Shutterstock.com Patients living in aged care facilities (RACF) may be at greater risk of respiratory infections. A […]