It is well recognized that atopic sensitization is an important risk factor for asthma, both in
adults and in children. However, the role of allergy in severe asthma is still under debate …

Cardiovascular causes have been estimated to be responsible for more than two thirds of
the considerable mortality attributed to air pollution. There is now a substantial body of …

Urban forests by the riverside are important habitats for various animals and contribute
various soundscapes for citizens. Unfortunately, urban forests are exposed to the influence …

Physical activity (PA) in urban environments may lead to increased inhalation of air
pollutants. As PA and air pollution (AP) have respectively beneficial and detrimental effects …

Evidence of more recent studies should be updated to evaluate the effect of long-term
exposure to particulate matter (PM) on blood pressure and hypertension. Studies of long …