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Asthma in Children: Effects of Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Particles

Asthma in Children: Effects of Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Particles

Diesel exhaust particles are one of the major components of air pollution. These particles are suspended in the air, and are microscopic — less than one-fifth the thickness of a human hair. As we breathe, they are drawn deep into the lungs. Because diesel-powered engines are everywhere, it is almost impossible to avoid them. People […]