Increased Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations of Likely Viral Etiology Follow Elevated Ambient Nitrogen Oxides.

Paul E PfefferGavin C DonaldsonAlex J MackayJadwiga A Wedzicha

Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2020)

Higher levels of ambient NOx are associated with prolonged exacerbations of likely viral etiology, supporting toxicologic effects of air pollution that increase susceptibility to, and severity of, infection.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
particulate matter
lung function
sars cov
cystic fibrosis