Aerosols: the environmental harmful effect

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2006:7 Suppl 1:S86-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2006.04.166. Epub 2006 Jun 5.

Abstract

Aerosols as end products of ambient indoor and outdoor pollution have some potential harmful effect. Children are especially at risk due to their developing organ systems. This is mainly true for the lungs, but may also be true for other organ systems, such as the immune system.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aerosols / adverse effects*
  • Air Pollution / adverse effects*
  • Animals
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Aerosols