scholarly journals Air Pollution and Its Effects in the Respiratory System

10.5772/17766 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fortoul ◽  
T. I. ◽  
Rojas Lemus ◽  
M. ◽  
Rodriguez-Lara V. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Respiratory System

Climate change and its impact on the development of allergic diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Evgeniya V. Nazarova
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Forest Fires ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Dust Storms ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Earth Temperature

Since the middle of the twentieth century, there has been a widespread increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases, especially in developed countries. Much attention is paid to the changing climate and its influence on the development of allergies, mainly of the respiratory system. In many countries, studies are intensifying to study the relationship of various weather phenomena, air pollution, Earth temperature with the course of certain allergic diseases of the respiratory tract. Global strategies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases are being developed. This review provides data from international studies demonstrating the negative impact on human health and the development of allergic diseases of the respiratory system, in particular asthma: a global rise in Earth temperature, air pollution, dust storms, forest fires, dampness in rooms and atmospheric mold, thunderstorms and floods.

scholarly journals Cause-and-effect relationships between air pollution and health conditions in population

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-234
Author(s):  
I. I. Berezin ◽  
Yu. Yu. Eliseev ◽  
A. K. Sergeev
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Industrial City ◽  
Cause And Effect ◽  
The Impact

Objectives to reveal cause-and-effect relationships in the system "air pollution morbidity of the population" in a large industrial city. Material and methods.The dynamics of the pollutants concentration, such as formaldehyde and benzopyrene, through the period of 20152017 was analyzed in relation to the indicators of the morbidity of the respiratory system in the population of Samara. In particular, the study focused on the ratio of allergic rhinitis and asthma cases and the concentration of the formaldehyde and benzopyrene. Results.The incidence of respiratory diseases and the general morbidity increased both among children (by 46.7%) and adults (by 11.4%). There was the causal correlation between the effect of benzopyrene on the development of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma in children(r = 0.57 and r = 0.76) and in adults (r = 0.45 and r = 0.51) in Samara. The significant differences between the level of the pollutants and the frequency of the respiratory system diseases were registered in children and adults in different areas of Samara. Discussion.As a result of the increase of the maximum allowable concentration (MAC) of formaldehyde in atmospheric air, this pollutant has now ceased to be a priority. The revealed negative correlations point to the absence of an adverse effect of formaldehyde on the development of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma in both children and adults in Samara. Conclusion.According to the results of the study, the preventive measures aimed at reducing the impact of main air pollutants on the health of children and adults in Samara were suggested. Their implementation is possible by the immediate informing of the executive authorities to ensure they can make timely management decisions to improve the quality of the environment.

The Relationship of Air Pollution and Economic Status to Total Mortality and Selected Respiratory System Mortality in Men

1968 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren Winkelstein ◽  
Seymour Kantor ◽  
Edward W. Davis ◽  
Charles S. Maneri ◽  
William E. Mosher
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Literature Review: Health Impact of Coal Combustion Emissions in Power Plant on Adult Respiratory Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Basuki Rachmat ◽  
Cita Fitria Puri ◽  
Elvi Sahara Lubis ◽  
Endang Krisnawaty ◽  
Lailatul Qomariyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Respiratory Systems

Introduction: Coal-fired power plants contribute to air pollution emissions of nearly one-third of global SO2 , 14 % of NOx , and 5 % of PM2.5. This condition could worsen adults’ respiratory health who live close to power plants; WHO estimates that COPD and LRTI cause around 18% of premature deaths related to outdoor air pollution. This literature review aims to conduct a systematic review of the health impacts of coal-fired power plant emissions on adults’ respiratory systems and explore what risk factors lead to decreased lung status. Also, to answer how risk factors influence decreased lung function in adults’ respiratory system from coal-fired power plants’ emissions. Discussion: This study used a literature study method using an online database to of various research data sources with the same topic. The searching of articles was performed based on the inclusion criteria. From an initial collection of 468 articles, after screening and considering its feasibility, four articles were obtained to serve as material for the final systematic review. The literature review showed that there had been a change in lung function of respiratory system of adults due to long-term exposure to emissions from coal-fired power plants. Factors that influence decreased lung function in adults were NOx and SO2 exposure levels, residence distance, wind direction, age, and smoking status. Conclusion: Future research should focus on improving models for assessing exposure to NOx , SO2 , PM10 and PM2.5, considering age and smoking habits in evaluating lung function.

scholarly journals Effects of Environmental Emissions on the Respiratory System: Secrets and Consequences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Hajirasouliha ◽  
Dominika Zabiegaj
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Combustion Heat ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Epithelial Barriers ◽  
Cook Stoves

Human health has been affected adversely by air pollution as a serious environmental challenge. Ambient (outdoor) air pollution mainly resulted from human activities (e.g., fuel combustion, heat generation, industrial facilities) causes 4.2 million deaths every year. Moreover, each year, 3.8 million people die from indoor air pollution which means household exposure to smoke from fuels and dirty cook stoves. They are the risks of stroke, heart attack, lung disease, or cancer that resulted from air pollution which assaults our brain, heart, and lungs using its invisible weapons named particulate matter (PM). These inhalable particles are of a nanoscale or microscale size. Upon inhalation, the air with its components enters the human body through the respiratory system. The lungs are the responsible organs for gas exchange with blood. Inhaled particles, such as silica, organic compounds, and metallic dusts, have toxic effects on our pulmonary system. For example, the accumulation of nanoparticles in the kidneys, liver, spleen, and central nervous system through the penetration of the epithelial barriers in the lungs has been observed. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the toxic effects of air particles on the different organs in the human body and to introduce some of the adverse effects of air pollution on human health.

The Relationship of Air Pollution and Economic Status to Total Mortality and Selected Respiratory System Mortality in Men

1967 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren Winkelstein ◽  
Seymour Kantor ◽  
Edward W. Davis ◽  
Charles S. Maneri ◽  
William E. Mosher
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals THE ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE ATMOSPHERE POLLUTION WITH PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

2018 ◽  
pp. 123-129
Author(s):  
M. М. Radomska ◽  
I. V. Horobtsov
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Mathematical Analysis ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Volatile Components ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Atmospheric Air ◽  
Background Values ◽  
Atmosphere Pollution

The article deals with the dependence between atmospheric air pollution, resulted by the activity of fuel filling stations, and the morbidity of the population at the adjacent areas. The major human health consequences, arising from the inhalation of volatile components of commercial petroleum products, have been analyzed. It has been established that the content of petroleum products in the atmosphere in the zone of fuel filling stations influence exceeds the maximum permissible and corresponding background values. With the help of mathematical analysis it is determined that at these territories the risk for the population to get diseased with respiratory forms of allergy, asthma and chronic respiratory system disorders is higher, as compared with the territories outside the influence of fuel filling stations.

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