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Traffic-related air pollution exposure is associated with allergic sensitization, asthma, and poor lung function in middle age.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2017
Bowatte Gayan, Lodge Caroline J, Knibbs Luke D, Lowe Adrian J, Erbas Bircan, Dennekamp Martine, Marks Guy B, Giles Graham, Morrison Stephen, Thompson Bruce, Thomas Paul S, Hui Jennie, Perret Jennifer L, Abramson Michael J, Walters Haydn, Matheson Melanie C, Dharmage Shyamali C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposure is associated with allergic airway diseases and reduced lung function in children, but evidence concerning adults, especially in low-pollution settings, is scarce and inconsistent. OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine whether exposure to TRAP in middle age is associated with allergic sensitization, current asthma, and reduced lung function in adults, and...
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