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Air Pollutants And Respiratory Symptoms Among Adults, Paulo A. Lotufo
Air Pollutants And Respiratory Symptoms Among Adults, Paulo A. Lotufo
Paulo A Lotufo
Air pollutants are associated with adverse respiratory effects mainly in susceptible groups such as children, elderly people and people with pre-existent respiratory disease. This study was designed to assess the impact of the inorganic composition of particulate matter on 33 adult asthmatics respiratory functions in São Paulo city, Brazil. From May to July 2002, fine and coarse particulate matter fractions were collected and trace metals (Fe2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Pb2+, Cu2+) and major ions (Na+, Mg2+, K+, Ca2+, NH4 +, Cl-, NO3-, SO42-) composition was determined in each aqueous-extract fraction by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry with Graphite Furnace (AAS-GF) and Ion Chromatography, …
Effects Of Diesel Exhaust Emissions And Symptoms Of Asthma, Paulo A. Lotufo
Effects Of Diesel Exhaust Emissions And Symptoms Of Asthma, Paulo A. Lotufo
Paulo A Lotufo
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