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How do we know if the air we breathe is clean and healthy? To some extent, we can trust our senses. When the sun shines in through the windows, for example, we can sometimes see large particulate pollutants in the air with the naked eye.

The nose is also great at detecting a variety of pollutants at very low levels. Contaminated air is often experienced as trapped. Some of these contaminants are filtered out in the nose and upper respiratory tract. But far from everything. The rest goes down into the lungs. Some particles are so small that they penetrate the lung tissue and are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.

Asthma and poor air quality in homes

A healthy and good indoor climate is important for us to function optimally in everyday life. If the indoor climate is bad, we risk developing dangerous respiratory diseases and other health problems, which in the long run reduce the quality of life. Many people have respiratory illnesses that are often caused by bad indoor air. People with asthma can quickly get worsening symptoms if they stay in buildings with poor air quality. Of course, many of the symptoms can also be caused by things other than bad air, but studies show that the symptoms occur more often in buildings with poor air quality.

Carbon dioxide in homes!

Many dangerous substances in our homes and the indoor air do not smell or give any clear symptoms. Therefore good ventilation is very important for healthy living.

With simple measuring equipment for household use, we can measure the air temperature and humidity. But to find out if the air we breathe is really clean and healthy, we need air quality monitoring devices.

Improve the indoor air for asthmatics and allergy sufferers by monitoring air quality

In this regard, Smart Sensor Devices has developed an air quality monitor device called HibouAir. HibouAir is an affordable wireless device with a simple setup that helps you accurately measure indoor environmental data for observations and study to preserve a healthy air quality environment. There are several indoor air quality monitoring solutions provided by HibouAir:

• Indoor air quality monitoring cloud solution
• Indoor air quality monitoring desktop solution

Using HibouAir Mobile and Desktop application, users can easily access real-time air quality data of the surrounding environment. The cloud solution allows the device to connect to the users HibouAir Dashboard account, which provides real-time data with various maps, charts and graphs for analysis. It can also generate alert notifications and periodically reports upon request.

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Indoor air quality is a very relevant indicator when it comes to maintaining the comfort and health of a closed space, whether it is intended for housing or any other use. To maintain proper standards, you need the tools and regulations to monitor indoor air quality.

The quality of the air inside is essential for healthy living, especially when we spend around 90% of the time in closed spaces, as pointed out by The National Human Activity Pattern Survey (NHAPS).

The Swedish legislation has established guidelines that must be met to ensure the highest quality of the air in enclosed spaces.

Therefore we will discuss why it is important to monitor air quality for our health.

Importance of monitoring indoor air quality

Several diseases and conditions can be derived from poor indoor air quality. From mild symptoms such as eye stinging or itching, to much more serious diseases such as lung cancer.

The circumstances that can lead to poor indoor air quality are varied, and all must be controlled and supervised through the assistance of professionals. From simple dampness or mould to inadequate smoke extraction facilities can be the cause of these ills.

Unlike outside air, indoor air can be trapped and accumulate pollutants. And here we are dealing with a major problem, given that the WHO estimates that 3.8 million people die each year from air pollution in homes.

The International Well Building Institute cites the following parameters to ensure conditions or standards of indoor air quality:

• Particulate matter: 10 microns or less in diameter: 50 ug / m³; 2.5 microns or less in diameter: 15 ug / m³.
• Carbon monoxide: Less than 9 ppm.
• Volatile organic compounds: Less than 500 ug / m³.
• Formaldehyde: Less than 27 ppb.
• Carbon dioxide: Approximately 700 ppm above outdoor air levels (generally around 1,000 to 1,200 ppm).
• Humidity: Below 60%, ideally between 30% and 50%.
• Temperature: from 20 ° C to 23 ° C (winter); from 25 ° C to 27 ° C.

How can we monitor indoor air quality?

It is obvious that there is a need to monitor and evaluate the indoor air quality of spaces. To control and monitor this air quality, there are sensors designed to detect a specific contribution (some particular pollutant) and convert that information into a quantifiable signal to transmit it electronically. The rise of the IoT (“Internet of Things”) and the digitization of home automation have led to smart and connected sensors for measuring air quality.

Sensors can measure different types of contaminants depending on their function. They are usually intended to detect carbon dioxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, no2 etc.

In this regard, Smart Sensor Devices has developed an air quality monitor device called HibouAir. HibouAir is an affordable wireless device with a simple setup that helps you accurately measure indoor environmental data for observations and study to preserve a healthy air quality environment. There are three models:

• HibouAir indoor PM Sensor (SSD002/1): This device includes Particle Matter (PM 1.0, PM 2.5, PM 10), pressure, temperature, humidity, als, VOC sensors.
• HibouAir indoor CO2 Sensor (SSD002/2): This device includes CO2, pressure, temperature, humidity, als, VOC sensors
• HibouAir outdoor Sensor (SSD021/1): This device includes Particle Matter (PM 2.5, PM 10), pressure, NO2, temperature, humidity, als, VOC sensors.

The device connects automatically to your HibouAir Dashboard account, which provides real-time data with various maps, charts and graphs for analysis. It can also generate alert notifications and periodically reports upon request. HibouAir mobile app provides real-time air quality data of nearby devices over Bluetooth.

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