The self-reported density of truck traffic on residential streets and the impact on asthma, hay fever and eczema in young adolescents

Vlaski, Emilija; Stavric, Katerina; Seckova, Lidija; Hristova, Maya; Isjanovska, Rozalinda

doi:10.1016/j.aller.2012.10.011

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“…Moreover, the frequency of all the health outcomes presented in Table 2 was higher in those adolescents who lived close to a main road or a road with a high density of traffic intensity. These results are consistent with earlier data from the Upper Silesian region [21], as well as with other published observations, where self-reported data of exposure to traffic-related air pollution were also used [38][39][40][41][42].…”

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Respiratory health problems in adolescents living near main roads in the Upper Silesian industrial zone, Poland

Skrzypek¹,

Kowalska²,

Kasznia-Kocot³

et al. 2019

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: This study explores the association between self-reported exposure to traffic-related air pollution and respiratory health symptoms, as well as lung functions and skin prick tests in adolescents living in the vicinity of main roads. Material and Methods: The data in the study were acquired using a cross-sectional study conducted between 2004-2005 in Chorzów (Silesia, Poland) among adolescents (N = 936) aged 13-15 years, attending junior high schools. Adverse respiratory health symptoms and exposure to traffic-related air pollution were determined on the basis of a questionnaire. Moreover, all children underwent spirometry and skin prick tests. Multivariable logistic regression with multiple imputation for missing data was used to assess the prevalence of adverse respiratory symptoms in relation to self-reported exposure to traffic-related air pollution, adjusted for socioeconomic and environmental factors. Results: Among respiratory tract diseases, asthma and allergic rhinitis associations were statistically significant (OR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.12-4.15 and OR = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.08-2.64, respectively). Likewise, among respiratory disorders, statistically significant associations were found in the case of wheezes and dyspnea attack (OR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.10-2.26 and OR = 2.39, 95% CI: 1.56-3.66, respectively), with respect to the vicinity of the main road. Living in the area with high traffic intensity was statistically significantly associated with a higher prevalence of asthma and wheezes (OR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.22-4.39 and 1.48, 95% CI: 1.09-2.01, respectively). The results obtained did not confirm the relationship between the adopted way of exposure to traffic-related air pollution and lung function indices or skin prick tests. Conclusions: Results of the study suggest that children living in the area with intense traffic are more likely to develop respiratory disorders. Moreover, the vicinity of a main road as well as traffic intensity could be suitable in assessing the relationship between road transport and potential health problems among exposed inhabitants. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2019;32(4):553 -67

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Respiratory health problems in adolescents living near main roads in the Upper Silesian industrial zone, Poland

Skrzypek¹,

Kowalska²,

Kasznia-Kocot³

et al. 2019

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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“…The results indicated that gas cooking was, in itself, associated with the onset of nasal symptoms in young children, rather than with the other respiratory symptoms examined. Regarding the exposure to external pollution (determined by the frequency of passing trucks on the street) Vlashki et al [10] found a positive association between the frequency of passing trucks on the street and the occurrence of wheezing, dry night cough, symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and rash followed by itching in young adolescents. In our study, in 19 of all 30 children with allergic rhinitis, trucks sometimes passed on the street during the working days.…”

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“…Direct exposure to environmental air is an additional source of ROS exposure that is unique to the airways. Exogenous sources include: cigarette smoke [6,7], passive smoking [8], gas cooking [9], external pollution, i.e., passing trucks on the street of residence [10] and polluted air, containing ozone [11].…”

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Comparison of Oxidative Stress Levels in Healthy Children and Children with Allergic Rhinitis

Danevska

Jakjovska

Zendelovska

et al. 2023

Prilozi

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Background/aim: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Under the influence of exogenous factors - allergens, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are released during cellular metabolism. They induce a series of pathological changes in the mucosa. Oxidative stress is а result of an imbalance between the production of ROS and the ability to neutralize them. The aim of this study is to compare the levels of oxidative stress between healthy children and children with allergic rhinitis. Material and methods: A total number of 60 children were included (30 healthy children and 30 children with AR). The oxidative stress index was determined by using the FRAS 5 (Free Radical Analytical System) Bravo system. Demographic characteristics, medical history, children’s living conditions and eating habits were obtained from the questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and the absolute number of eosinophils in the peripheral smear were performed on each child. Results: This study showed high oxidative stress index and a significantly higher value of the absolute number of eosinophils in the peripheral smear in children with AR in comparison to healthy children (p<0.05). The group of children with AR had more atopic characteristics and was more exposed to passive smoking than healthy children. Conclusion: Compared to healthy children, children with AR have a high index of oxidative stress, despite of the very high mean value of the concentration of water-soluble antioxidants in serum (PAT test) in the group of children with AR.

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“…To the best of our knowledge, only one study in Croatia has reported epidemiological factors associated to eczema in the Balkan area in adolescents 10 . Another one focused on the association of traffic pollution with allergic diseases 11 .…”

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Prevalence of Atopic Eczema With or Without Wheeze in Kosovar Adolescents: Role of Gender, Exercise and Paracetamol.

Garcia-Marcos,

Ahmetaj,

Martínez-Torres

et al. 2024

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Objectives To characterise the epidemiology of atopic eczema in adolescents from Kosovo, an area of very low prevalence of the condition and to know whether the same factors are associated to eczema with or without comorbid wheezing symptoms. Methods The cross-sectional survey Global Asthma Network validated questionnaire was self-completed by adolescents 13-14 years of age in the school setting from the main cities of Kosovo: Ferizaj, Gjakova, Gjilan, Peja, Prishtina and Prizren. Atopic eczema symptoms and diagnosis was put in relation with the environmental questionnaire which included questions on smoking; pet ownership; paracetamol use, truck traffic; siblings; time spent using screens or watching television; and exercise. Additionally, height and weight were measured at school. Results The prevalence of eczema symptoms ranged from 2.2% in Ferizaj to 5.5% in Gjakova. Severe symptoms were <1% in all cities. Eczema ever ranged from 3.0% in Ferizaj to 6.4% in Prizren. Factors significantly associated to the prevalence of current eczema symptoms in the metanalysis were male sex (pooled aOR 0.50; 95%CI 0.37-0.66); exercise (pooled aOR 2.79; 95%CI 1.89-4.10); and paracetamol intake (pooled 1.86; 95%CI 1.32-2.64). The corresponding figures for eczema ever were: 0.68 95%CI 0.44-1.06; 2.07 95%CI 1.48-2.90; and 1.19 95%CI 0.88-1.60. The associations tended to be higher in the subpopulation with eczema and wheeze comorbidity. Conclusions The prevalence of atopic eczema is very low in Kosovo and is associated to female sex, exercise, and paracetamol intake. Those associations are higher when eczema and wheezing are comorbid conditions.

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The self-reported density of truck traffic on residential streets and the impact on asthma, hay fever and eczema in young adolescents

Abstract: The findings suggest an aggravating effect of truck traffic on current asthma symptoms, but not on asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema diagnoses. It seems that it probably has an impact as a direct respiratory irritant in early adolescence.

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

Respiratory health problems in adolescents living near main roads in the Upper Silesian industrial zone, Poland

Respiratory health problems in adolescents living near main roads in the Upper Silesian industrial zone, Poland

Comparison of Oxidative Stress Levels in Healthy Children and Children with Allergic Rhinitis

Prevalence of Atopic Eczema With or Without Wheeze in Kosovar Adolescents: Role of Gender, Exercise and Paracetamol.

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