Relationship between domestic smoking and metals and rare earth elements concentration in indoor PM2. 5

…, L L'Abbate, S La Grutta, MR Melis, R Minardi… - Environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cigarette smoke is the main source of indoor chemical and toxic elements. Cadmium (Cd),
Thallium (Tl), Lead (Pb) and Antimony (Sb) are important contributors to smoke-related health …

Indoor air quality in schools of a highly polluted south Mediterranean area

…, M Balzan, G Cuttitta, G Scaccianoce, R Minardi… - Indoor …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This study aimed at surveying lower secondary schools in southern Italy, in a highly polluted
area. A community close to an industrial area and three villages in rural areas was …

Sensitization to dust mite defines different phenotypes of asthma: A multicenter study

…, MR Melis, G Rizzo, R Minardi… - Pediatric Allergy and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Indoor allergens are risk factors for asthma: Thus, the characterization of indoor
air quality is important for studying environment–health relationships in children. In particular…

Higher indoor PM2. 5 concentration of cadmium (Cd) and thallium (Tl) is related to domestic smoking

…, M Balzan, G Cuttitta, G Piva, R Minardi… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Indoor air pollution is estimated to be greater in indoor than in outdoor environment.
Tobacco smoke may significantly contribute to indoor air pollution and domestic smoking is …

Outdoor PM2. 5 chemical composition in 3 areas with urban/rural difference in prevalence of respiratory diseases

…, G Drago, S Ruggieri, S Canepari, R Minardi… - 2015 - um.edu.mt
RESPIRA Study showed living in Malta (urban), Gela (industrial) is a risk for respiratory
symptoms compared to rural south Sicily. Aim: To chemically analyze outdoor PM2.5 in these …

Indoor and outdoor concentration of PM2. 5 vanadium, nickel, and sulphur in three Mediterranean areas

…, G Drago, C Zammit, R Minardi… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Pollutants in particulate matter (PM) are associated with respiratory disorders. Data on indoor
concentration of elemental chemical pollutants in highly polluted areas is scanty. In the …

Gender difference in skin prick sensitivity to allergens in 10-15 year cases with respiratory symptoms vs controls in Sicily and Malta

…, S Ruggieri, G Drago, R Minardi… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The RESPIRA study (EU-funded Italia-Malta) was performed in the District of Gela (Southern
Sicily) and Malta in 2012/3 in 10-15 years children (n=2,047) by questionnaires and clinical …

Predictors of headache in urban and rural setting from respiratory questionnaires in children aged 10-15

…, F Cibella, C Zammit, S Ruggieri, D Bilocca, R Minardi… - 2015 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Intro: Headache is a very common complaint detected in children by respiratory questionnaires.
Aim: To determine possible respiratory predictors of headache in children aged 10-15 …

Correction: Zammit et al. Association between the Concentration and the Elemental Composition of Outdoor PM2.5 and Respiratory Diseases in Schoolchildren: A Multicenter Study in the …

C Zammit, D Bilocca, S Ruggieri, G Drago, C Perrino… - Atmosphere, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Open Access Correction Correction: Zammit et al. Association between the
Concentration and the Elemental Composition of Outdoor PM 2.5 and Respiratory Diseases in …

[HTML][HTML] Association between the Concentration and the Elemental Composition of Outdoor PM2.5 and Respiratory Diseases in Schoolchildren: A Multicenter Study in …

C Zammit, D Bilocca, S Ruggieri, G Drago, C Perrino… - Atmosphere, 2020 - mdpi.com
Exposure to outdoor air pollution has been shown to increase asthma symptoms. We assessed
the potential role of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter <2.5 μm (PM 2.5 ) on …