The incidence of allergic diseases has increased dramatically over recent years in most
industrialized countries of the world. Air pollution from motor vehicles has been implicated …

Ambient particulate matter (PM), a component of air pollution, exacerbates airway
inflammation and hyperreactivity in asthmatic patients. Studies showed that PM possesses …

During the last few decades, the prevalence of allergic disease has increased dramatically.
The development of allergic diseases has been attributed to complex interactions between …

Exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) has been linked to aggravation of respiratory
symptoms, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. Although the …

Evidence suggests that allergic respiratory diseases such as hay fever and bronchial
asthma have become more common world-wide in the last two decades, and the reasons for …

Background and objective Exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) may promote
development of childhood asthma and trigger acute exacerbations of existing asthma via …

Epidemiology has played an important role in the understanding of air pollution as a risk
factor for respiratory disease and in the evidence base for air quality standards. With the …

A body of evidence suggests that major changes involving the atmosphere and the climate,
including global warming induced by anthropogenic factors, have impact on the biosphere …

Ambient air pollution is one of the leading five health risks worldwide. One of the most
harmful air pollutants is particulate matter (PM), which has different physical characteristics …

Background Air pollution has many effects on the health of both adults and children, but
children's vulnerability is unique. The aim of this review is to discuss the possible molecular …