Low frequency noise and stress: bronchitis and cortisol in children exposed chronically to traffic noise and exhaust fumes.

A correlation of respiratory diseases to traffic related air pollution and noise was observed in an interview study. Since in that study the exposure was subjectively assessed, in the present field study nitrogen dioxide as indicator for vehicle exhausts and the mean night-time noise level were measured outside the children's windows in representative locations. Based on these measurements each child was placed in one of the following categories: low, medium or high traffic immission (ambient emissions).

[Effects of long-term exposure to street traffic exhaust on the development of skin and respiratory tract diseases in children].

The pathogenesis of allergies can be stimulated by adjuvant effects--i.e. air pollutants such as NOx and particles from diesel engines as well as noise--the latter especially during night-time.

Respiratory and dermatological diseases in children with long-term exposure to road traffic immissions.

The pathogenesis of allergies can be stimulated by adjuvant effects--i.e. air pollutants such as NO(2) and particles from diesel exhausts as well as noise--the latter especially during night-time.