Conclusions
asthma
INFLAMMATION, ASTHMA, DISEASE PROGRESSION
In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that emissions from cooking and candle burning can affect parts of the respiratory system thereby causing a shift in some local and systemic biomarkers in young individuals with asthma, thus, possibly pointing to the existence of mild inflammation. Cooking and candle burning induced different effects on health, which may be explained by differences in particle size and chemical composition of the emissions. As key findings in the present study are related to novel biomarkers, the findings warrant confirmation in future studies. Nevertheless, strategies to reduce indoor particle pollution should be considered to minimize potential disease progression.