Respiratory Wellness Initiative
2024 Trends
TREND 1: Growing Climate Change Impacts Respiratory Health
TREND 2: More Governmental Commitment to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
TREND 3: Telemedicine for Respiratory Care
TREND 4: Technology Innovations in Health Buildings and Air Quality Monitoring
TREND 5: Rise of Respiratory Hygiene in Wellness Travel & Tourism
TREND 6: Integration of AI in IAQ Monitoring and Management
TREND 7: Respiratory Health in Aging Populations
TREND 8: Growing Respiratory Health Equity
2023 Trends
TREND 1: The emergence of evidence that directly links the impact that air care (indoors and outdoors) can have on respiratory health.
TREND 2: Manufacturers educating their clients on the medical and wellness impact of poor IAQ. (Indoor Air Quality)
TREND 3: Better understanding on how building design impacts IAQ and how we balance respiratory wellness, comfort and sustainability efforts.
TREND 4: We are seeing better air sensors and filtration/treatment equipment, along with smart engineering, design, and management of HVAC systems for commercial spaces, homes, hospitality, schools, etc.
TREND 5: Consumers will become more aware and learn how various behaviors such as cleaning, cooking and other household activities (and products) impact respiratory wellness.
TREND 6: While technology is emerging and becoming more available and affordable, standardization and certifications of claims for products need to be realized, while denouncing those making false claims
TREND 7: Government policies, corporate accountability for wellness environments, developers and consumer awareness will drive a heightened focus on respiratory health and wellness.
2022 Trends
TREND 1: Respiratory Conditions on the Rise
TREND 2: Making the Invisible Visible: Clean Air Matters
TREND 3: Self-Care Integrates with Traditional Health Care
TREND 4: Longevity and Quality of Life
TREND 5: Third-Party Pay for Wellness
The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Global Wellness Institute.