Effect of hourly concentration of particulate matter on peak expiratory flow in hospitalized children: A panel study

• Main Authors: Watanabe Hiroko (Author), Nitta Hiroshi (Author), Ando Michiko (Author), Shima Masayuki (Author), Yamazaki Shin (Author), Nishimuta Toshiyuki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little information is available on the possible association between hourly short-term air pollution and peak expiratory flow (PEF) in asthmatic children.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>PEF was measured twice daily, fro...