Assessment of Particulate Matter Levels in Homes with Children

Children’s exposure to particulate matter (PM) is of great interest because it can cause adverse health effects, including asthma, and decreased lung function. The purpose this study was determine the levels PM in low socio-economic status homes Omaha, Nebraska. Between October 2018 September 2019, we collected ambient air samples from 30 homes, which 70% had at least one asthmatic child. Samples were 2-foot level 4-foot approximate breathing zones toddlers older children, respectively. We also asked participants questions related indoor quality (IAQ). Indoor ranged 4.28 72.81 μg/m3. There a significant association between IAQ furnace filter (dirty or clean) (p = 0.023, OR 7.5 [95% confidence interval: 1.40, 39.84]). found that suggests with housekeeping 0.05, 4.76 0.95, 23.86]). varied significantly 2 feet 4 < 0.05). could differ substantially depending on filter’s status. In addition, depend child’s height.