[PDF] air pollution effects on the respiratory health

Studies have linked particle pollution exposure to a variety of respiratory health effects, including: Respiratory symptoms including cough, phlegm, and wheeze. Acute, reversible decrement in pulmonary function. Inflammation of the airways and lung (this is acute and neutrophilic).
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  • What is the effect of air pollution on lung function?

    Asthma, COPD, lung cancer and respiratory infections all seem to be exacerbated due to exposure to a variety of environmental air pollutants with the greatest effects due to particulate matter (PM), ozone and nitrogen oxides.
  • Children are at a higher risk of outcomes such as acute respiratory infections, asthma and decreased lung function due to air pollution exposure; the risk varies in different geographical regions, depending on the source of air pollution, duration of exposures and concentration.
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