A work group report on ultrafine particles (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology): Why ambient ultrafine and engineered nanoparticles should receive …
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are airborne particulates of less than 100 nm in aerodynamic
diameter. Examples of UFPs are diesel exhaust particles, products of cooking, heating, and
wood burning in indoor environments, and, more recently, products generated through the
use of nanotechnology. Studies have shown that ambient UFPs have detrimental effects on
both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including a higher incidence of
atherosclerosis and exacerbation rate of asthma. UFPs have been found to alter in vitro and …
diameter. Examples of UFPs are diesel exhaust particles, products of cooking, heating, and
wood burning in indoor environments, and, more recently, products generated through the
use of nanotechnology. Studies have shown that ambient UFPs have detrimental effects on
both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including a higher incidence of
atherosclerosis and exacerbation rate of asthma. UFPs have been found to alter in vitro and …