Traffic and power generation are the main sources of urban air pollution. The idea that
outdoor air pollution can cause exacerbations of pre-existing asthma is supported by an …

Air pollution is a global health threat and causes millions of human deaths annually. The late
onset of respiratory diseases in children and adults due to prenatal or perinatal exposure to …

The health effects of air pollution have been subject to intense study in recent years.
Exposure to pollutants such as airborne participate matter and ozone has been associated …

During the last two decades there has been increasing concern within the scientific
community over the effects of indoor air quality on health. Changes in building design …

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 …

This document presents answers to 24 questions relevant to reviewing European policies on
air pollution and to addressing health aspects of these policies. The answers were …

The general public, especially patients with upper or lower respiratory symptoms, is aware
from media reports that adverse respiratory effects can occur from air pollution. It is important …

BACKGROUND: There is growing public awareness regarding the risk associated with poor
indoor air quality in the home and workplace. Because Americans spend approximately 22 …

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease, affecting up to 10% of adults and
30% of children in the Western world. Despite advances in asthma management, acute …

Despite current regulations, which limit the levels of certain air pollutants, there are still a
number of adverse health effects that result from exposure to these agents. Numerous …