Breaking news about an airline passenger infected with drug-resistant TB who might have spread it to others on board may cause more of us to wear protective masks in the future. (See "U.S. Seeks Fliers Possibly Exposed to Rare TB" for the full story.)

But the news brings to mind a product from PB Travel, which makes a personal plane air cleaner that mounts on the aircraft's overhead gasper nozzle. The Plane Clean Air Filter houses an electrostatic-charged filter media that is capable of removing viruses, bacteria and other particulate matter from an air stream.

No claims are made that it would have protected passengers on the troubled flights. However, the FDA-certified, lab-tested device removes 99.5% of all allergens, bacteria and viruses from your cabin's air stream and keeps you from breathing contaminated air particles.
(Of course, you have to wonder if the commercial airlines will view it as a security concern!)

The device costs $19.99. For details, go to:
http://www.pb-travel.com/ProductAirCleaner.aspx

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