Evaluation of peak expiratory flow in adolescents and its association with inhalable particulate in a Brazilian medium-sized city

• Main Authors: Suelem Missagia (Author), Camila Alves Silva do Amaral (Author), Alessandra Santos de Jesus (Author), Marcos Abdo Arbex (Author), Ubiratan de Paula Santos (Author), Carmem Diva Saldiva de André (Author), Paulo Afonso de André (Author), Paulo Hilário do Nascimento Saldiva (Author), Lourdes Conceição Martins (Author), Alfésio Luís Ferreira Braga (Author), Luiz Alberto Amador Pereira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Introduction: High particulate matter (PM10) concentrations are associated with increased incidence of respiratory symptoms and decreased lung function. This study evaluates the air pollution effects in children's and adolescents' lung function using peak expiratory flow (PEF) me...