Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Associated with Self-Reported Bronchitic Symptoms in Adulthood.

Erika GarciaZoe H BirnhakScott WestSteve HowlandFrederick W LurmannNathan R PavlovicRob McConnellShohreh F FarzanTheresa M BastainRima HabreCarrie V Breton

Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2024)

exposures were associated with adult bronchitic symptoms. Associations were not explained by childhood respiratory health impacts; however, participants with childhood asthma had stronger associations.

Keyphrases

air pollution
early life
childhood cancer
lung function
healthcare
public health
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
mental health
particulate matter
depressive symptoms
young adults
sleep quality
health information
respiratory tract