Abstract
Introduction: Numerous epidemiological studies indicate correlation between asthma and aerosols. Objective: To determine the link between acute asthma attack in children with air pollutants (Soot, SO2. NH3, NO2,, PM:10, PM:2.5, Benzene) in Pancevo. Materials and Methods: We measured daily concentrations of air pollutants and pollen grains per m³ of air, as well as the daily number of children aged 1-17 years with an acute asthma attack in 2011. For statistical analysis, χ² test and correlation test were used. EMLV (emission standard limit values) of air pollutants are taken according to the WHO standards. Results: Medical help was requested by 4081 children in acute asthma attack. In 145 days of exceeding EMLV aeroplutants, 2063 children visited the doctor, while in 220 days without exceeding EMLV, the doctor’s help was requested by 2018 children. This difference is statistically significant (χ² test: 15,28, p Conclusion: Air pollution is an unavoidable risk factor for the activation of acute asthma attacks in children.
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