Common colds, asthma and indoor air quality.

Author(s) : MYINT S. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Most common colds are caused by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. These viruses are now thought to provoke the majority of asthmatic attacks in children. Air pollution appears to predispose to viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. Current studies may clarify whether air pollution may make these virus-induced attacks more frequent and/or severer.

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  • Original title: Common colds, asthma and indoor air quality.
  • Record ID : 1995-3774
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Indoor Environ. - vol. 3 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1994/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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