Influence of atmospheric changes on childhood bronchial pathology

: Influence of pollution of bronchial pathology in children, over 5 years (1978-1982) in Barcelona was studied. Index of contamination (mainly SO2 and fumes were measured daily at 18 points of city. Average values were compared with the children seen in the Emergency Service in the Children's Hospital "Valle de Hebron" of Barcelona. Results have been statistically studied. In conclusion, there were a relation between number of respiratory problems and levels of atmospheric contamination.