Impact of acute temperature and air pollution exposures on adult lung function: A panel study of asthmatics.

Richard EvoyLaurel KinclDiana RohlmanLisa M BramerHolly M DixonPerry HystadHarold BaeMichael BartonAaron PhillipsRachel L MillerKatrina M WatersJulie B HerbstmanKim A Anderson

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Short-term increases in PM2.5 were associated with increased rescue bronchodilator use, while DBGT was associated with higher lung function (i.e. FEV1). Further studies are needed to continue to elucidate the mechanisms of acute exposure to PM2.5 and DBGT on lung function in asthmatics.

Keyphrases

lung function
air pollution
particulate matter
liver failure
respiratory failure
aortic dissection
drug induced
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
risk assessment
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
heavy metals