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1.010–1.381) in the rate of quick-relief medication prescriptions occurred during days with PM10 of 34–60mg/m, and a 28.8 % increase 3 public health concern because these particles can be inhaled and can accumulate in the respiratory system (Environ-characterized by a combination of low levels of pr...

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Summary:1.010–1.381) in the rate of quick-relief medication prescriptions occurred during days with PM10 of 34–60mg/m, and a 28.8 % increase 3 public health concern because these particles can be inhaled and can accumulate in the respiratory system (Environ-characterized by a combination of low levels of precipita-tion and lack of snow cover allow winds to aerosolize uncovered glacial silt, road dust, and other crustal ARTICLE IN PRESSmaterials and result in high PM10. These meteorological conditions occur primarily during the spring and fall with peak PM10 levels in Anchorage during late March and