Air pollution is a complex mixture of gaseous and particulate components, each of which has
detrimental effects on human health. While the composition of air pollution varies greatly …

The prevalence of allergic airway diseases such as asthma and rhinitis has increased
dramatically to epidemic proportions worldwide. Besides air pollution from industry derived …

Air pollution and climate change are potential drivers for the increasing burden of allergic
diseases. The molecular mechanisms by which air pollutants and climate parameters may …

Air pollution, which includes particulate matter (PM), is classified in group 1 as a carcinogen
to humans by the International Agency for Research in Cancer. Specifically, PM exposure …

Background For many individuals, daily commuting activities on roadways account for a
substantial proportion of total exposure, as well as peak-level exposures, to traffic-related air …

The present study was designed to alert the public opinion and policy makers on the
supposed enhancing effects of exposure to ambient air particulate matter with aerodynamic …

Ozone is a strong oxidant in air pollution that exacerbates respiratory disorders and is a
major risk factor for acute asthma exacerbation. Ozone can induce reactive oxygen species …

Short-term exposures to outdoor air pollutants have been associated with lower lung
function, but the results are inconsistence. The effects of different pollutant levels on lung …

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated allergic diseases, including eczema, atopic dermatitis
(AD), and allergic rhinitis (AR), have increased prevalence in recent decades. Recent …

The aging process is a continuum throughout life and often associated with deterioration of
body function as well as accumulation of chronic disabilities and of disease. The impact of …