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1641255 
Journal Article 
Air pollution and respiratory allergic disease 
Thomas, OC; McGovern, JP 
1972 
1 
Southern Medical Journal
ISSN: 0038-4348
EISSN: 1541-8243 
65 
12 
1453-1458 
English 
4641085 
WOS:A1972O329600007 
Effects of pollutants of the air upon pulmonary disease and function have been recognized for many years. Current interest in pollution of man's environment gives new meaning to these old facts. The authors describe those pollutants of especial interest in pulmonary disease, their effects and particularly their role in enhancing manifestations of respiratory allergy and emphysema.