Table 3 Variations in PM2.5 and PM10 and lung function parameters between the dry and rainy seasons.

From: Effects of indoor air pollution exposure on lung function of children in selected schools in Kigali, Rwanda

Variables

n

Dry season

(median)

Rain season

(median)

Z

P

FVC (L)

107

1.7

1.8

-1.60

0.110

FEV1 (L)

107

1.5

1.5

-1.48

0.139

PEF (L/s)

107

2.3

2.2

-0.39

0.694

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

107

51.7

54.5

-9.01

<0.001

PM10 (µg/m3)

107

63.4

60.6

-5.37

<0.001

  1. PM concentrations were measured for 8 h per day
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