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School environment associates with lung function and autonomic nervous system a...
Paciencia, I; Rufo, JC; Silva, D; Martins, C; Mendes, F; Rama, T; Rodolfo, A; Madureira, J; Delgado, L; Fernandes, ED; Padrão, Patrícia; Moreira, PedroChildren are in contact with local environments, which may affect respiratory symptoms and allergic sensitization. We aimed to assess the effect of the environment and the walkability surrounding schools on lung function, airway inflammation and autonomic nervous system activity. Data on 701 children from 20 primary schools were analysed. Lung function, airway inflammation and pH from exhaled breath condensate ...
Swimming pool exposure is associated with autonomic changes and increased airwa...
Rufo, JC; Paciencia, I; Silva, D; Martins, C; Madureira, J; Fernandes, ED; Padrão, Patrícia; Moreira, Pedro; Delgado, L; Moreira, AndréBackground Endurance swimming exercises coupled to disinfection by-products exposure has been associated with increased airways dysfunction and neurogenic inflammation in elite swimmers. However, the impact of swimming pool exposure at a recreational level on autonomic activity has never been explored. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate how swimming pool attendance is influencing lung and autonomic func...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in primary school environments: Levels and pot...
Oliveira, M; Klara Slezakova; Madureira, J; Fernandes, ED; Delerue Matos, C; Morais, S; Maria do Carmo PereiraAlthough polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are priority air pollutants that strongly affect human health, information concerning the indoor exposures is still limited. This study characterized PAH levels in primary schools and evaluated risk for the respective students (aged 8-10 years) in comparison with school personnel. During January-April 2014, eighteen particulate-bound (PM2.5) PAHs (16 USEPA priori...
Source apportionment of CO2, PM10 and VOCs levels and health risk assessment in...
Madureira, J; Paciência, I; Rufo, J; Severo, M; Ramos, E; Barros, H; Fernandes, EDChildren are by far more susceptible to the negative effects of air pollutants than adults. Building-level characteristics are structural factors largely beyond the control of those who live in them. Yet, there are gaps in understanding of the relationship of school building characteristics and/or occupant behaviour and indoor air parameters with implications for health and well-being. The aims of the study wer...
Potassium urinary excretion and dietary intake: a cross-sectional analysis in 8...
Oliveira, AC; Padrão, Patrícia; Moreira, A; Pinto, M; Neto, M; Santos, T; Madureira, J; Fernandes, ED; Graça, Pedro; Breda, J; Moreira, Pedro[Erratum]