Bioaerosols are airborne particles that are or have been alive, or are the product of a living thing. The following are examples of bioaerosols:
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungal spores
- Algae
- Protozoa
- Pollen
- Dust mites
- Flakes of skin / hair (animal or human)
The presence of bioaerosols in the air causes respiratory problems, dryness in the throat, itchy eyes, etc.