Episode #23: See the Air With Sotirios Papathanasiou

Join us as we talk with Sotirios Papathanasiou about what’s in the air! Our outdoor and indoor air is filled with particulate matter (PM) that consists of tiny solid and liquid particles that are often invisible to the naked eye. But just because we can’t always see these particles doesn’t mean they aren’t there and negatively affecting our health. In fact, the tinier the particle, the deeper into our bodies it can go! The good news is there are steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality.Be sure to check out this interview to learn more about how everything from your cleaning products to your humidifier can be contributing to poor indoor air quality and how you can take steps today to improve the air inside your home!Episode Highlight:·       How did Sotirios become interested in air quality? ·       What’s in our indoor air and what is particulate matter? ·       What is PM10 and PM2.5? ·       What are examples of particulate matter in our indoor air? ·       How do these particles enter the body? ·       Does air pollution kill? ·       How do you reduce particulate matter in your indoor environment? ·       How do humidifiers add particulate matter to your air? ·       Can particulate matter be removed through vacuuming and cleaning?  ·       What are some tradeoffs with energy efficient and tightly built homes? ·       Final thoughts.Links mentioned in interview: https://seetheair.org/2022/05/16/particulate-matter-pm2-5-mega-guide/ Get in touch with our guest: Sotirios Papathanasiou https://seetheair.org/ Learn more about Change the Air Foundation:  https://changetheairfoundation.org/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://changetheairfoundation.org/stay-informed/Donate: https://changetheair-bloom.kindful.com/ Disclaimer: Your Indoor Air Podcast, a Change the Air Foundation production, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, healthcare or other professional services, such as giving healthcare advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care.  Users should not disregard or delay in seeking medical attention for any medical condition or concern they may have.