Association between Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Development of Asthma Phenotypes in Children: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Lau, Nelson
Norman, Alex
Smith, Mary Jane
Sarkar, Atanu
Gao, Zhiwei
Source
International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Traffic related air pollution (TRAP) has long been associated with the onset of childhood asthma.
The relationship between TRAP exposure and the development of childhood asthma phenotypes is less understood.
To better understand this relationship, we performed a systematic review of the literature studying childhood TRAP exposure and the development of childhood asthma and wheezing phenotypes (transient, persistent, and late-onset asthma/wheezing phenotypes).
Methods.
A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases for current literature, returning 1706 unique articles.
After screening and selection, 7 articles were included in the final review.
Due to the low number of articles, no meta-analysis was performed.
Results.
TRAP exposure appears to be associated with both transient and persistent asthma/wheezing phenotypes.
However, there was little evidence to suggest a relationship between TRAP exposure and late-onset asthma/wheezing.
The differing results may be in part due to the heterogeneity in study methods and asthma/wheezing phenotype definitions, in addition to other factors such as genetics.
Conclusion.
TRAP exposure may be associated with transient and persistent asthma/wheezing phenotypes in children.
The low number of studies and differing results suggest that further studies are warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lau, Nelson& Norman, Alex& Smith, Mary Jane& Sarkar, Atanu& Gao, Zhiwei. 2018. Association between Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Development of Asthma Phenotypes in Children: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Chronic Diseases،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lau, Nelson…[et al.]. Association between Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Development of Asthma Phenotypes in Children: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Chronic Diseases No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lau, Nelson& Norman, Alex& Smith, Mary Jane& Sarkar, Atanu& Gao, Zhiwei. Association between Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Development of Asthma Phenotypes in Children: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Chronic Diseases. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170030
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170030