A Review of Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory System among Schoolchildren in Malaysia

Abstract

Background: In this era, most of us are suffering some level of respiratory problem. Respiratory system of our children is even more sensitive compare to adults. As our children spending an average of 8 hours in school, indoor air quality of the classroom become an important element. Many studies have shown that indoor air quality not only affecting the respiratory system of schoolchildren but their performance in academy as well.

Keywords: indoor air quality, schoolchildren, respiratory system