Publication year: 2011 Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, Available online 25 September 2011 Karen Schüepp, Peter D. Sly Nanoparticles have unique physico-chemical properties compared to larger particles that have the potential to provide promising new possibilities for biomedical applications. Considerable research is currently exploring these potentials of nanotechnology. In contrast, airborne particles as components of indoor air, ambient air pollution associated with traffic-related pollution, industry, power plants, and other combustion sources have the potential to harm children’s health
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The developing respiratory tract and its specific needs in regard to ultrafine particulate matter exposure