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Comparison between droplet transmission (
) and aerosol transmission (
). Large droplets settle close to the source, while smaller aerosol particles stay aloft and can drift long distances. Once inhaled, very small particles can reach deeper to the pulmonary region while larger particles are captured in the nasopharyngeal region in the upper respiratory system. [Colour figure can be viewed at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com]
