Objective To analyse the GARD perspective on the health effects of outdoor air pollution,
and to synthesise the Portuguese epidemiological contribution to knowledge on its …

Respiratory symptoms are ubiquitous in children and, even though they may be the
harbinger of poor long-term outcomes, are often trivialised. Adverse exposures pre …

Abstract PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter≤ 2.5 μm in diameter) is a key pollutant that can
produce acute asthma exacerbations and longer-term deterioration of respiratory health …

Background Ambient air pollution and household environmental factors affect child health,
particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the …

Air pollution is extremely harmful to human health, ecosystems and the climate. In this
context, the level of particulate matter at high concentrations is one of the most important …

Introduction Exposure to ambient air pollutants is associated with an increased incidence of
respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and asthma, especially in younger children. We …

Asthma, characterized by airway inflammation, sensitization and constriction, and leading to
symptoms including cough and dyspnoea, affects millions of people globally. Air pollution is …

In the last two decades, air pollution has increased throughout India resulting in the
deterioration of air quality. This paper estimates the prevalence of self-reported asthma in …

Abstract This 2-year, 28-day study examined whether adolescents felt greater fatigue and
emotional distress the same day and the day after air quality was worse. We linked objective …

Abstract South Asian megacities, notably Delhi, are significant contributors to air pollution,
driven by factors such as population density, vehicular emissions, and industry, posing …