1/SARS-CoV-2 in aerosols: from dispersion in air, to inhalation and disease: (a) while large drops (green) are ballistically and fall, smaller ones (red) can remain buoyant; (b) Droplets evaporate to form aerosols, reducing to just biopolymers and virus particles pic.twitter.com/r9yn5tlHSK
— Dr. Ali Nouri (@AliNouriPhD) December 1, 2020
3/In contrast to other mode of transmission where virus hits nasal cavity and then finds its way into lungs, aerosols can directly reach alveolar region and attack alveolar cells that produce Pulmonary Surfactant. PS is needed to lower surface tension & prevent alveoli collapse pic.twitter.com/yLk1KR2iFh
— Dr. Ali Nouri (@AliNouriPhD) December 1, 2020
5/Viewing transmission through the lens of bioaerosol mechanics highlights the need for mitigation approaches such as ventilation and other measures, and new therapeutic interventions, like surfactant therapy to alleviate ARDS symptoms.https://t.co/GLjdk9gkZU
— Dr. Ali Nouri (@AliNouriPhD) December 1, 2020