Effects of ambient air pollution on respiratory tract complaints and airway inflammation in primary school children

Altuğ, Hicran; Gaga, Eftade O.; Döğeroğlu, Tuncay; Brunekreef, Bert; Hoek, Gerard; Doorn, Wim van

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.01.127

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“…In our study, we combined ear, nose, and throat issues together and found positive associations between air pollutant concentrations (NO 2 and SO 2 ) and daily numbers of outpatient visits for otolaryngology, which is consistent with previous studies (Aguilera et al 2013;Altuğ et al 2014;Bhattacharyya and Shapiro 2010). The largest relative risks were found for day 0, and the relative risks posed by these two air pollutants decreased by lag day when concentrations were considered for single lag day and moving average lag day analyses.…”

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“…Consistent evidence was also found for an association between air pollution and pneumonia during early childhood, as well as some evidence for an association with otitis media (MacIntyre et al 2014). Elevated levels of air pollutants increased respiratory tract complaints in children (Altuğ et al 2014). Air pollution exposure has also been associated with olfactory dysfunction and olfactory bulbs pathology (Calderón-Garcidueñas et al 2010).…”

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“…Exposure to ambient air pollution also increases the risk of upper and lower respiratory tract infections (Aguilera et al 2013;Altuğ et al 2014) and increases olfactory dysfunction and olfactory bulb pathology (Calderón-Garcidueñas et al 2010).…”

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Ambient air quality and the effects of air pollutants on otolaryngology in Beijing

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To investigate temporal patterns, pollution concentrations and the health effects of air pollutants in Beijing we carried out time-series analyses on daily concentrations of ambient air pollutants and daily numbers of outpatient visits for otolaryngology over 2 years (2011)(2012) to identify possible health effects of air pollutants. The results showed that PM 10 was the major air pollutant in Beijing and that air quality was slightly better in 2012 than in 2011. Seasonal differences were apparent for SO 2 and NO 2 . Both the background and urban areas of Beijing experienced particulate matter pollution in 2011. In addition to local air pollution, Beijing was also affected by pollutants transported from other regions, especially during heavy air pollution episodes. PM 10 , NO 2 , and SO 2 concentrations showed positive associations with numbers of outpatient visits for otolaryngology during winter. NO 2 and SO 2 also had adverse ear, nose, and throat health effects outside of winter. The ear, nose, and throat health risks caused by air pollutants were higher during the winter than during the summer. NO 2 had stronger influence on increased the likelihood of outpatient visits than SO 2 . The findings provide additional information about air quality and health effects of air pollution in Beijing.

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“…Higher mean annual concentrations of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and total suspended particulates have been found to be significantly associated with allergic and respiratory symptoms in children, including rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivits, atopic eczema, and recent severe asthma [160]. Children are particularly vulnerable to changes in air quality, with weekly ozone and sulfur dioxide concentrations associated with the reporting of respiratory symptoms and impaired respiratory function [161]. Exposure of toddlers to ozone and PM10 is associated with an increased likelihood of bronchitis and other respiratory diseases, while intra-uterine exposure to carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter have significant negative effects on fetal growth and anthropometric parameters at birth [162,163].…”

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The Health Effects of Climate Change in the WHO European Region

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Abstract:The evidence of observed health effects as well as projections of future health risks from climate variability and climate change is growing. This article summarizes new knowledge on these health risks generated since the IPCC fourth assessment report (AR4) was published in 2007, with a specific focus on the 53 countries comprising the WHO European Region. Many studies on the effects of weather, climate variability, and climate change on health in the European Region have been published since 2007, increasing the level of certainty with regard to already known health threats. Exposures to temperature extremes, floods, storms, and wildfires have effects on cardiovascular and respiratory health. Climate-and weather-related health risks from worsening food and water safety and security, poor air quality, and ultraviolet radiation exposure as well as increasing allergic diseases, vector-and rodent-borne diseases, and other climate-sensitive health outcomes also warrant attention and policy action to protect human health.

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“…O efeito de aumento dos níveis de O 3 parece ser significativa após um atraso mais longo, especialmente no inverno. Estudos demonstraram uma associação entre a exposição ao O 3 e doenças respiratórias [31][32][33][34][35] . Outra conclusão do estudo foi que o aumento dos níveis de O 3 foram mais fortemente associados e apareceu mais de imediato em pacientes estatus socioeconômico (SES) mais baixos do que em pacientes pertencentes ao estatus socioeconômico (SES) superior.…”

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Condições Climáticas E O Risco De Exacerbação Da Asma

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RESUMOObjetivo: Foi investigada a associação entre diferenças horárias da poluição do ar e exacerbação da asma em Campo Grande, usando dados relacionados com internações por asma e verificada a sazonalidade e status socioeconômico com uma resolução temporal horária. Metodologia: Foi aplicado caso de cruzamento estratificada ajustado para o tempo; o atraso foi estratificado com 1 e 6, 7 e 12, We investigated the association between time differences of air pollution and exacerbation of asthma in Campo Grande, MS, using data related hospitalizations for asthma and verified seasonality and socioeconomic status with an hourly temporal resolution. Methodology: Stratified cross case was applied to set the time. It was laminated with the delay 1 and 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 24, 25 and 48, and 49 and 72 h. Odds ratio (95% confidence interval), the interquartile range was increased after 19 and 24 h to O 3 . Results: The effect was lag 25 and 48 h in winter for ozone (O 3 ). The effects for O 3 were to the age of low socioeconomic status modified lag 7e12 h (1,252 (1:04 and 1:51)). The O 3 increased the risk of asthma exacerbations. Higher levels of O 3 were associated with increased risk of exposure of asthma exacerbations. Conclusions: The adverse effects of O 3 of the season were modified by age.The results indicate that health policy in the municipality should focus on vulnerable populations, such as people with asthma.

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Effects of ambient air pollution on respiratory tract complaints and airway inflammation in primary school children

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Ambient air quality and the effects of air pollutants on otolaryngology in Beijing

Ambient air quality and the effects of air pollutants on otolaryngology in Beijing

The Health Effects of Climate Change in the WHO European Region

Condições Climáticas E O Risco De Exacerbação Da Asma

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