Findings of Pharyngolarynxes of Pupils in Primary and Middle Schools in an Air Polluted Area

Abstract

The pharyngolarynxes of pupils in primary and middle schools in Kanagawa Prefecture, where is one on the most air polluted areas in Japan, were observed.The results obtained were as follows:1. Chronic pharyngolaryngitis was observed at a high rate.2. A tendency of pharyngitis was found in pupils in primary schools.3. Laryngitis was observed in pupils in both primary and middle schools at almost the same rates.