Particulate matter air pollution and respiratory symptoms in individuals having either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a European multicentre panel study

Particulate matter air pollution and respiratory symptoms in individuals having either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a European multicentre panel study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Particulate matter air pollution has been associated with adverse health effects. The fraction of ambient particles that are mainly responsible for the observed health effects is still a matter of controversy. Better characterization...

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Main Authors: Karakatsani Anna, Analitis Antonis, Perifanou Dimitra, Ayres Jon G, Harrison Roy M, Kotronarou Anastasia, Kavouras Ilias G, Pekkanen Juha, Hämeri Kaarle, Kos Gerard PA, de Hartog Jeroen J, Hoek Gerard, Katsouyanni Klea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Air pollution
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Coarse particles
Particle number concentration
Respiratory health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/75

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