Association between ambient air pollution, meteorological conditions and exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adult citizens of the town of Smederevo

Stevanović, Ivan; Jovašević-Stojanović, Milena; Stošić, Jasmina

doi:10.2298/vsp141111026s

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“…In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the number of days with high levels of PM 2.5 per month was significantly associated with the total number of COPD exacerbation [26]. Luong et al showed that an increase in 10μg/m 3 of PM 2.5 was associated with an increase in the risk of respiratory admission of 2.2% on the same day of exposure [27].…”

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Association Between Environmental Particulate Matter and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Weng

Yen

et al. 2017

Kidney Blood Press Res

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Background/Aims: The deposition of β2-microglobulin induced by reactive inflammation causing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the complications of dialysis-related amyloidosis in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Air pollution levels, especially particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of <2.5 mm (PM_2.5)_, have significantly been associated with the elevation of systemic inflammatory markers. There is no previous research on possible associations between CTS and PM_2.5. Methods: This study enrolled 866 MHD patients treated at the outpatient HD centers. Senior neurologists diagnosed the presence of CTS. Air pollution levels were recorded by a network of 27 monitoring stations near or in the patients’ living areas throughout Taiwan. The 12- and 24-month average concentrations of PM with an aerodynamic diameter of <10 and <2.5 mm (PM₁₀ and PM_2.5, respectively), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone were included. Results: Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that HD duration, the normalized protein catabolic rate (nPCR), hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 4 g/dl), and the mean previous 12-month environmental PM_2.5 were positively associated with CTS; HD duration, nPCR, hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 4 g/dl), and the mean previous 24-month environmental PM_2.5 were positively associated with CTS; HD duration, hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 4 g/dl), and previous 12-month PM_2.5 excess days were positively associated with CTS; and HD duration, nPCR, hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 4 g/dl), and previous 24-month PM_2.5 excess days were positively associated with CTS. Conclusion: PM_2.5 levels and PM_2.5 excessing days were positively correlated with CTS.

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Association Between Environmental Particulate Matter and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Weng

Yen

et al. 2017

Kidney Blood Press Res

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“…The variable weather conditions as well as Particulate Matter (PM) can raise the risk to public health (11)(12)(13). Many studies suggested that the surface temperature extremes were the key environmental factors related to the incidence of stroke and cardiovascular diseases (14)(15)(16).…”

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The Relationship Between Laoshan Winds and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases in Hengchun Peninsula, Taiwan

Lai

2018

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Background: The north-easterly monsoons originating from Siberia-Mongolia predominantly determine the weather patterns during the cold and dry seasons in Taiwan. Laoshan Winds (LWs), which have been recorded since 1894, can influence agricultural activities and cause an increase in the amount of dust during the dry period in the Hengchun Peninsula. Methods: This study investigated the associations among weather changes, Particulate Matter (PM), LW, and public health impact in Hengchun Peninsula during January to April and October to December 2006 to 2010. The data regarding weather conditions, PM with aerodynamic diameters smaller than or equal to 2.5 µm (PM2.5), PM with aerodynamic diameters smaller than or equal to 10 µm (PM10), and hospital and clinic admissions for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases were obtained from several governmental sources in Taiwan. Disease admissions data were categorised to four age groups: zero to four: Infants, five to fourteen: Children, 15 to 64: Adults; and > 65: Elderly. The Australian apparent temperature, poisson regression model, and parametric test (z statistic for a one-tailed test) were used to analyse the data. Results: The results showed that LWs cause a significant reduction in relative humidity and surface air temperature and a significant increase in air pressure and wind speed, which induces a significant decrease in the apparent temperature. Significant increases were noted in the mean number of admissions in the adults group for respiratory diseases; there was a 13.4% [95% CI, 2.13% to 25.8%] increase on the LW days (P < 0.05). Conclusions: These results imply that the LWs along with the cold weather and strong local winds caused an increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases, which was also associated with winter monsoon and topographical characteristics.

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“…Various lung diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and lung cancer, are related to PM exposure 77–79. COPD is a progressive disease causing abnormal inflammatory response by harmful particles or gas.…”

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Predictive and Prognostic Biomarkers of Respiratory Diseases due to Particulate Matter Exposure

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Air pollution is getting severe and concerns about its toxicity effects on airway and lung disease are also increasing. Particulate matter (PM) is major component of air pollutant. It causes respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and so on. PM particles enter the airway and lung by inhalation, causing damages to them. Especially, PM2.5 can penetrate into the alveolus and pass to the systemic circulation. It can affect the cardiopulmonary system and cause cardiopulmonary disorders. In this review, we focused on PM-inducing toxicity mechanisms in the framework of oxidative stress, inflammation, and epigenetic changes. We also reviewed its correlation with respiratory diseases. In addition, we reviewed biomarkers related to PM-induced respiratory diseases. These biomarkers might be used for disease prediction and early diagnosis. With recent trend of using genomic analysis tools in the field of toxicogenomics, respiratory disease biomarkers associated with PM will be continuously investigated. Effective biomarkers derived from earlier studies and further studies might be utilized to reduce respiratory diseases.

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Association between ambient air pollution, meteorological conditions and exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adult citizens of the town of Smederevo

Abstract: Exposure to airborne particles in the town of Smederevo, mainly to PM₂.₅, and to low temperature may trigger asthma exacerbation requiring emergency care. The most vulnerable may be women and obese patients.

Cited by 20 publications

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Association Between Environmental Particulate Matter and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Association Between Environmental Particulate Matter and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

The Relationship Between Laoshan Winds and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases in Hengchun Peninsula, Taiwan

Predictive and Prognostic Biomarkers of Respiratory Diseases due to Particulate Matter Exposure

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