Obesity May Enhance the Adverse Effects of NO2 Exposure in Urban Schools on Asthma Symptoms in Children

Obese urban students with asthma appear more susceptible to the effects of classroom indoor NO2 exposure. Obese BMI status and the school environment should be taken into consideration when assessing childhood asthma risk factors.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - March 16, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Perdita Permaul, Jonathan M. Gaffin, Carter R. Petty, Sachin N. Baxi, Peggy S. Lai, William J. Sheehan, Carlos A. Camargo, Diane R. Gold, Wanda Phipatanakul Source Type: research