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. 2022 Mar 4;6:61–97. doi: 10.5414/ALX02303E

5. Pollutants. 5.4. Motor vehicle emissions.

Level of recommendation Statement
A Background: Exposure to nitrogen oxides, ozone, and particulate matter with a particle size of < 2.5 µm (PM 2.5) is associated with an increased risk, especially for asthma.
Recommendation: Exposure to vehicle emissions should be kept low. (A)
Level of evidence Deng 2016 (2+); Brunst 2015 (2++); Gruzieva 2013 (2+); Hasunuma 2016 (2+); Hsu 2015 (2–); Molter 2015 (2++); Nishimura 2013 (2–); Rancière 2017 (2++); Ranzi 2014 (2+); Tétreault 2016 (2+); Kathunia 2016 (not rateable)
Level of consensus: Strong consensus