- 著者
 
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             東 朋美
             
             神林 康弘
             
             藤村 政樹
             
             大倉 徳幸
             
             吉崎 智一
             
             中西 清香
             
             西條 清史
             
             早川 和一
             
             小林 史尚
             
             道上 義正
             
             人見 嘉哲
             
             中村 裕之
             
          
 
          
          
          - 出版者
 
          - 日本エアロゾル学会
 
          
          
          - 雑誌
 
          - エアロゾル研究 (ISSN:09122834)
 
          
          
          - 巻号頁・発行日
 
          - vol.29, no.1, pp.s212-s217, 2014 
 
          
          
          
        
        
        
        The frequency and scale of Asian dust events have increased rapidly in East Asia                    since 2000. In connection with this, the effects of Asian dust                        (<i>kosa</i>) on human health, especially on allergic diseases,                    are major concern in Japan. We herein discuss the effects of                        <i>kosa</i> on allergic diseases, including asthma, chronic cough                    and Japanese cedar pollinosis. Epidemiological studies, as well as experimental                    studies, have demonstrated the association between <i>kosa</i> and the                    exacerbation of asthma and allergic diseases.The <i>kosa</i> particles                    increase airway inflammation as one of the major sources of atmospheric                    particulate matter. Furthermore the <i>kosa</i> particles absorb                    various atmospheric gases, including air pollution. Such environmental pollution                    enhances the response to allergens, including Japanese cedar pollen. Recently,                    some epidemiological studies used the <i>kosa</i> data obtained by the                    light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system, which distinguish between mineral                    dust and other spherical particles, by identifying differences in the shape of                    the particles. Further studies using the LIDAR system will help to identify the                        <i>kosa</i> aerosol components that have adverse health effects,                    leading to provide new strategies to prevent environmentally induced allergic                    diseases.