Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

Epidemiological and toxicological research continues to support a link between urban air
pollution and an increased incidence and/or severity of airway disease. Detrimental effects …

Allergic rhinitis affects the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. Air pollution not only
causes morbidity, but nearly 3 million people per year die from unhealthy indoor air …

Particulate matter (PM) emissions involve a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles
suspended in a gas, where it is noted that PM emissions from diesel engines are a major …

This review considers the molecular toxicology of combustion-derived nanoparticles (CDNP)
following inhalation exposure. CDNP originate from a number of sources and in this review …

■ Abstract The incidence of allergic respiratory diseases and bronchial asthma appears to
be increasing worldwide, and people living in urban areas more frequently experience these …

Background: There is a strong need for laboratory in vitro test systems for the toxicity of
airborne particulate matter and nanoparticles. The measurement of oxidative stress potential …

Background IL-17A has been implicated in severe forms of asthma. However, the factors that
promote IL-17A production during the pathogenesis of severe asthma remain undefined …

Rationale: Certain outdoor air pollutants cause asthma exacerbations in children. To
advance understanding of these relationships, further characterization of the dose–response …

Climate change is potentially the largest global threat to human health ever encountered.
The earth is warming, the warming is accelerating, and human actions are largely …