Outdoor air pollution - Asthma and other concerns

Teague, WG; Bayer, CW

HERO ID

2082300

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2001

Language

English

PMID

11579667

HERO ID 2082300
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2001
Title Outdoor air pollution - Asthma and other concerns
Authors Teague, WG; Bayer, CW
Journal Pediatric Clinics of North America
Volume 48
Issue 5
Page Numbers 1167-+
Abstract Despite governmental efforts to improve the quality of outdoor air, a significant number of children growing up in the US are exposed to airborne pollutants. It is now recognized that infants generally at risk for atrophy when exposed to specific environmental airborne pollutants are more likely to develop asthma. Once asthma is established, airborne pollutants are important triggers in causing exacerbations. Airborne ozone and suspended articles are the two most important criteria pollutants with respect to exposure prevalence and suspected adverse health effects in US children. Pediatricians should be involved both in community advocacy programs to improve air quality and as knowledgeable practitioners in discussing practical air pollution avoidance strategies with patients and their families.
Doi 10.1016/S0031-3955(05)70367-9
Pmid 11579667
Wosid WOS:000171081400008
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Dupe Override No
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Language Text English