Several factors can influence the likelihood and extent of aerosol transmission:
- [Ventilation](href): Proper ventilation can disperse aerosols and reduce the concentration of infectious particles in the air. - [Humidity](href): Higher humidity levels can cause aerosols to settle more quickly, whereas low humidity allows them to remain airborne longer. - [Temperature](href): Extremes in temperature can affect the viability of certain pathogens within aerosols. - [Crowding](href): High population density increases the likelihood that someone will come into contact with infectious aerosols. - [Duration of Exposure](href): The longer someone is exposed to an environment containing aerosols, the higher their risk of inhaling infectious particles.
