A review on human health perspective of air pollution with respect to allergies and asthma

Kim, Ki‐Hyun; Jahan, Shamin Ara; Kabir, Ehsanul

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2013.05.007

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“…The literature reports that aeroallergens sensitization, including pets, is common, especially in people with asthma (Kim et al, 2013). In our study, it was recorded throughout our asthmatic population, with 29.4% of the asthmatic children sensitized to pets (dogs and cats).…”

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Indoor Aeroallergens in Asthmatic Pediatric Population in Annaba (Algeria)

Meharzi

Mansouri

Chekchaki

et al. 2017

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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The aim of the present study is to highlight the kind of indoor aeroallergens and assess their role in asthma severity in children from Annaba city (Algeria). Our study concerned 68 asthmatic children and 50 healthy children. All children's blood samples were obtained to determine biological parameters, followed by home visit to these children to assess meteorological parameters and fungal exposure. It was found that the asthma severity was associated with eosinophilia (χ 2 , p = 0.01), rate of total IgE (χ 2 , p < 0.001) and sensitization to indoor aeroallergens. This association between the severity of the disease and sensitization was strengthened with the presence of mites (χ 2 , p < 0.01) and pets, namely cats (p < 0.001). Moreover, all houses of asthmatic children contain fungal spores, which were also associated with the sensitization to fungi (χ 2 , p < 0.001). The average indoor temperature and humidity in the houses of asthmatic children represent favorable conditions for the growth of mold and development of mites, whose presence, especially Cladosporium and Alternaria, was associated with sensitization to fungi and severity of asthma. The strongest sensitization was found with dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Der p1 (d1) and Dermatophagoides farinae, Der f2 (d2)) which is closely associated with asthma severity.

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Indoor Aeroallergens in Asthmatic Pediatric Population in Annaba (Algeria)

Meharzi

Mansouri

Chekchaki

et al. 2017

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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“…We note that the existing quality assessment tools do not incorporate assessment of the quality of the exposure information; consequently, studies rated as strong methodologically could have weak methods of quantifying personal VOC exposures. We believe this systematic review to have been more rigorous than the previous, frequently cited, systematic review [76], critical analysis [77] and literature review [78], which notably did not critically appraise study quality using validated tools or distinguish between studies investigating aetiology and those investigating established disease.…”

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Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: a systematic review

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitous domestic pollutants. Their role in asthma/allergy development and exacerbations is uncertain. This systematic review investigated whether domestic VOC exposure increases the risk of developing and/or exacerbating asthma and allergic disorders.We systematically searched 11 databases and three trial repositories, and contacted an international panel of experts to identify published and unpublished experimental and epidemiological studies.8455 potentially relevant studies were identified; 852 papers were removed after de-duplication, leaving 7603 unique papers that were screened. Of these, 278 were reviewed in detail and 53 satisfied the inclusion criteria. Critical appraisal of the included studies indicated an overall lack of high-quality evidence and substantial risk of bias in this body of knowledge. Aromatics (i.e. benzenes, toluenes and xylenes) and formaldehyde were the main VOC classes studied, both in relation to the development and exacerbations of asthma and allergy. Approximately equal numbers of studies reported that exposure increased risks and that exposure was not associated with any detrimental effects.The available evidence implicating domestic VOC exposure in the risk of developing and/or exacerbating asthma and allergy is of poor quality and inconsistent. Prospective, preferably experimental studies, investigating the impact of reducing/eliminating exposure to VOC, are now needed in order to generate a more definitive evidence base to inform policy and clinical deliberations in relation to the management of the now substantial sections of the population who are either at risk of developing asthma/ allergy or living with established disease. @ERSpublications Investigation of VOCs in relation to developing or exacerbating asthma or allergy indicates new studies are required

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“…Environmental pollution and threats connected with the presence of fungi in the air results from the fact that they can cause allergies, asthma, broncho-and pulmonary mycoses, and general infections (Kim et al, 2013, Kalwasińska et al, 2014.…”

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Microbial air contamination on the premises of the sewage treatment plant in Bydgoszcz (Poland) and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus spp.

Małecka-Adamowicz

Donderski

Kolet

2017

Archives of Environmental Protection

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Abstract:The study was aimed at evaluating microbial contamination on the premises of the sewage treatment plant by determining the concentrations of selected groups of airborne microorganisms. Another objective was to determine the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of isolated strains of staphylococci. The research was conducted in a seasonal cycle, by the impaction method using Merck MAS-100 air sampler. Samples were collected at six sites, each representing a different stage of sewage treatment. The susceptibility of isolated staphylococci was assessed with the disc-diffusion method, following the recommendations of the EUCAST. The results indicate that the microbial population in the air of the investigated area was dominated by mold fungi, whose highest average concentration was recorded at site IV located near the fi nal clarifi er ). Heterotrophic bacteria and mannitol-positive staphylococci were the most numerous at locations where sewage undergoes primary treatment. In each subseuqent stage the number of microorganisms emitted into the air from the sewage was lower. Antibiograms show that more than 50% of Staphylococcus spp. exhibited resistance to penicillin and 20% to rifampicin. In addition, 90% of the analyzed strains were sensitive to other antibiotics. The fungal community included the following genera: Cladosporium, Fusarium, Alternaria, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Aureobasidium, and Acremonium.The highest air contamination with all studied groups of microorganisms was recorded at the locations where mechanical sewage treatment was performed. During the subsequent stages lower numbers of heterotrophic bacteria were emitted into the air.The air in the investigated sewage treatment plant did not contain multidrug-resistant staphylococci.

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A review on human health perspective of air pollution with respect to allergies and asthma

Cited by 307 publications

References 132 publications

Indoor Aeroallergens in Asthmatic Pediatric Population in Annaba (Algeria)

Indoor Aeroallergens in Asthmatic Pediatric Population in Annaba (Algeria)

Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: a systematic review

Microbial air contamination on the premises of the sewage treatment plant in Bydgoszcz (Poland) and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus spp.

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