Diesel blamed for breathing problems
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Diesel exhaust tumes from IICVs have been identified as the main culprit in damaging the lungs of children, according to experts at the Institute for Lung Health at Leicester University, Dr Jonathan Grigg, senior lecturer in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, says that a study of the lung cells of 22 children found that those living closest to main roads showed high levels of the particle PM10 which c aggravate respiratory disease.
"These particles come mainly from the diesel exhausts commercial vehicles," he says. "They cause wheezing and coug ing in children. We have to take steps to target a reduction in t number of these particles. Maybe a solution is to use particula traps."
His call for action is supported by Dr John Harvey, chairman the Communications Committee at the British Thoracic Sociel "We urge the government to fund long-term studies into the pro lem of lung damage in children and find solutions."