Repercussões clínicas da exposição à poluição atmosférica

Abstract

Atmospheric pollution is a topic of extensive discussion the world over. The clinical repercussions of exposure to the principal atmospheric pollutants are summarized herein. According to the American Environmental Protection Agency, air quality standards for these agents are set based on their primary and half-life values. The respiratory effects of the burning of fossil fuels and biomass are succinctly presented, with a special focus on alerting health care professionals of the increased morbidity related to environmental pollution.

Associação entre aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e qualidade de vida de mototaxistas

“…Sabe-se que trabalhadores que realizam suas atividades "a céu aberto" estão expostos às temperaturas altas/baixas, ventos e poluição ambiental consequente da exposição ao monóxido de carbono (CO), dióxido de enxofre (SO 2 ), ozô-nio (O 3 ), óxidos de nitrogênio (NO x ) como o dió-xido de nitrogênio (NO 2 ) e óxido nítrico (NO) 34,35 . Os mototaxistas além de estarem expostos diretamente à poluição, que pode resultar em agravos diversos à sua saúde, estão expostos aos riscos decorrentes do trabalho em si, como acidentes de trabalho, risco de apresentarem alterações psicológicas e assaltos 24,36 .…”

A systematic review of the physical and chemical characteristics of pollutants from biomass burning and combustion of fossil fuels and health effects in Brazil

“…Reviews of earlier studies were also conducted 14,17,18,19,20 . Priority was given to publications on the physical and chemical characteristics of particulate matter from the different types of emission sources followed by studies related to respiratory system effects.…”

Do pollution and climate influence respiratory tract infections in children?

“…Inhalable particulate material transports gases absorbed on their surface, leading them to the more distal portions of the airways, where gas exchange occurs. In the lung, these particles are phagocytized by the alveolar macrophages, and then removed via the mucociliary apparatus or lymphatic system, 20 causing increase risk of respiratory infection.…”