Association between indoor PM2.5 and NO2 with airway inflammation among preschool children at industrial and sub-urban areas

Noor Hassim, Noor Hisyam (2014) Association between indoor PM2.5 and NO2 with airway inflammation among preschool children at industrial and sub-urban areas. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Indoor air pollutants (PM2.5 and NO2) have been known to pose great risks to the human respiratory system. A slight airway inflammatory response in the adult might produce a potentially significant obstruction in the airway of a preschool child. The main objective of this study isto determine the association between indoor air pollutants (PM2.5, and NO2) and airway inflammation among preschool children. Methodology: A cross sectional comparative study was conducted among healthy preschool children selected from 3 preschools in industrial (n=62) and 3 preschools in sub-urban (n=62) areas. Questionnaires were used to determine reported respiratory symptoms among respondents. Indoor PM2.5 and NO2 exposure in classes were measured using Dustrak DRX Aerosol Monitor and LaMotte Air Sampler. Meanwhile, Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) was measured using NIOX MINO device. Results: There were significant differences (p

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 08:20
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2022 08:20
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/284

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