[Environmental illnesses, illnesses of the 21st century. Respiratory tract pathology and indoor air pollution].
Air pollution becomes a major concern in the 21st century. There is of course a relation between outdoor pollution and pollution in the building where we live and work. Indoor pollution, nevertheless is characterized by a higher concentration of several pollutants. This article is a short review of the main chemical and biological substances present in the indoor environment which may impair the lung health.
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Service de Pneumologie, Université de Liège.
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D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000485:Allergens; D000818:Animals; D004391:Dust; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008925:Mites; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010575:Pesticides / Q000009:adverse effects; D011634:Public Health; D011886:Radon / Q000009:adverse effects; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D000485:Allergens; D004391:Dust; D010575:Pesticides; D011886:Radon
Les maladies environnementales, maladies du XXIe siècle. Les agressions de l'arbre respiratoire et la pollution intérieure ("indoor pollution").