A study reveals that childhood exposure to air pollution can lead to bronchitic symptoms in adults, even without prior lung problems. Higher childhood exposure to particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide correlates with adult bronchitic symptoms, even in those without childhood lung issues. The findings emphasize the lasting impact of childhood air pollution, irrespective of current exposure levels. We thought air pollutant effects on childhood asthma or bronchitic symptoms would be a major pathway by which childhood air pollution exposure affects adult respiratory health." — Dr. Erika Garcia, University of Southern CaliforniaWhy this matters:The study underscores the long-term health risks of early air pollution exposure.
