Ambient pollen and air quality on children’s lung function: is there a synergy?

Children are particularly vulnerable to airborne pollutants due to their immature lungs and immune system. Many studies have reported deleterious effects of exposure to ambient air pollution, in acute or chronic timeframe, on respiratory health in children.1 Airborne pollen are microscopic grains that are released from trees, grasses and weeds. Ample epidemiological evidence has suggested associations between high airborne pollen count and...