Significance of Inhaled Particulate Matter and Volatile Compounds with their Related Effects on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Review
TL;DR
This review examines the association between respiratory diseases and air pollutants, with a particular focus on PM2.5 and other occupational air pollutants, and elaborates on the interlink between air pollutants and virus transmission, especially SARS-CoV-1 (SARS), during the recent pandemic.
Abstract
Air pollution poses a significant global public health concern, with previous studies linking respiratory infections (RI) to exposure to air pollutants. The health consequences of air pollution vary according to the composition and sources of pollutants, which differ from country to country, season to season, and time to time. Air pollutants include outdoor ambient air pollutants, such as particulate matter, ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and lead (Pb), and indoor pollutants such as CO, NO2, PM2.5, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Particulate matter in ambient air is a major air pollutant, consisting of a combination of particles of varying sizes and chemical constituents. This review examines the association between respiratory diseases and air pollutants, with a particular focus on PM2.5 and other occupational air pollutants. Furthermore, the review elaborates on the interlink between air pollutants and virus transmission, especially SARS-CoV-1 (SARS), during the recent pandemic. To conclude, this review addresses the existing knowledge gap and recommends crucial avenues for further investigation.