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

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