Background Residential wood combustion is now recognized as a major particle source in
many developed countries, and the number of studies investigating the negative health …

Identifying specific sources and toxic constituents of air pollution and accurately assessing
air pollutant-related asthma outcomes are needed to better direct control strategies. Further …

Although it is well accepted that air pollution exposure exacerbates preexisting airway
disease, it has not been firmly established that long-term pollution exposure increases the …

Background It has been demonstrated that ambient particulate matter (PM) can act as an
adjuvant for allergic sensitization. Redox-active organic chemicals on the particle surface …

Carbon nanotubes are gaining increasing attention due to possible health risks from
occupational or environmental exposures. This study tested the hypothesis that inhaled …

Background Exposure to noxious gases and particles contained in both tobacco smoking
(TS) and biomass smoke (BS) are well recognized environmental risk factors for chronic …

Exposure to particulate matter≤ 2.5 µm in diameter (PM2. 5) profoundly affects human
health. However, the role of PM2. 5 on lung injury and cytokine levels in mice is currently …

Background Epidemiological studies have suggested that elevated levels of air pollution
contribute to an increased incidence or severity of asthma. Although late-onset adult asthma …

There are 4 principal categories of indoor air pollution: combustion products, chemicals,
radon, and biologic products. This article focuses on the respiratory health effects of …