Impact of asthma control on susceptibility to ambient air pollution among African American teens with asthma

Rationale Despite overall improvements in air quality, exposure to ambient air pollution continues to cause asthma exacerbations. Conclusions Among African-American teens exposed to ozone levels below the National Ambient Air Quality Standard, having “well-controlled” asthma was not sufficient to pr...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2018-02, Vol.141 (2), p.AB98-AB98
Main Authors: Hernandez, Michelle L., Dhingra, Radhika, Burbank, Allison J., Todoric, Krista, Loughlin, Ceila, Frye, Marcia, Duncan, Kelly E., Robinette, Carole, Mills, Katherine H., Devlin, Robert, Peden, David B., Sanchez, David Diaz
Format: Article
Language:English
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African Americans
Air pollution
Asthma
Outdoor air quality
Ozone
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Summary:Rationale Despite overall improvements in air quality, exposure to ambient air pollution continues to cause asthma exacerbations. Conclusions Among African-American teens exposed to ozone levels below the National Ambient Air Quality Standard, having “well-controlled” asthma was not sufficient to protect against the pulmonary health effects of ambient air pollution.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2017.12.314