I’m about to talk about something my buddy and I all hate… Doctor’s offices.
Why are medical offices the least pleasant locales on earth? It makes no sense to me that they seem to be purposely uncomfortable, to the maximum degree. It seems obvious that if you’re going to see a doctor in the first locale, you easily already aren’t doing your best. Why, then, do they make the waiting room cold, dry, and silent? Why are examination rooms hard, fluorescent, and frosty cold? I’ve heard the theory before that the environment is created to establish a sense of sterilization and safety, and supposedly the cold indoor air is used to reduce bacterial growth. I’m not particular how effective this measure is for controlling air quality and airborne contamination. Bacteria can grow in an sizable range of hot and cold temperatures and environmental conditions, and there are legitimately plenty of strains floating through the air that don’t mind the 60 degree control equipment setting. If we’re talking about other sources of illness and airborne contamination, don’t even get me started on mold spores and viruses. They are highly resistant to temperature challenges, and are largely unaffected by these air temperature strategies. I would argue that these tiny friends are more dangerous than bacteria, and being too tiny to catch with traditional A/C and heating system air filters. That’s why I suggested to my doctor’s office that they invest in a media UV air purifier system as soon as possible. With regular Heating, Ventilation, and A/C equipment, they can legitimately filter tiny microbial contaminants from the indoor air, providing their clients and staff with superior air quality and continued health. Despite my toiling history in cellular biology, the doctor was not grateful for my suggestion.