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A summary of the main methods you should use to monitor for particulate matter in ambient air.
Airborne allergens are particles in the air, including fungal spores and pollutants, that can cause or worsen allergic reactions and respiratory conditions such as hay fever and asthma.
An important part of the work to close down Dounreay is to address the legacy of radioactive particles in the marine environment around the site.
Asthma is a long-term condition and it is thought that symptoms can be worsened by exposure to viruses, allergens and air pollution.
Indoor airborne allergens are particles present in indoor environments that can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Outdoor airborne allergens are tiny particles in the air that can cause allergic reactions when people who suffer from hay fever or asthma breathe them in. The primary outdoor allergens include pollen and fungal spores.
Leaf-cutting ants pick up the spores from soil and litter during foraging and vector the mycoparasite between attine colonies
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