Abstract:Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) increases the risk of asthma exacerbations, and thus, improved measurements of personal exposure to PM 2.5 may aid in disease self-management. Traditional methods for estimating personal PM 2.5 exposure often rely on measurements taken at regulatory monitoring stations, such as those operated by the
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