American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Mar 2018
Long-Term Coarse Particulate Matter Exposure Is Associated with Asthma among Children in Medicaid.
Short- and long-term fine particulate matter (particulate matter ≤2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter [PM2.5]) pollution is associated with asthma development and morbidity, but there are few data on the effects of long-term exposure to coarse PM (PM10-2.5) on respiratory health. ⋯ Among children enrolled in Medicaid, exposure to higher average coarse PM levels is associated with increased asthma prevalence and morbidity. These results suggest the need for direct monitoring of coarse PM and reconsideration of limits on long-term average coarse PM pollution levels.
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Mar 2018
Editorial CommentSepsis-associated Encephalopathy Is Septic.