Role of PM2.5 in the development and progression of COPD and its mechanisms.

Junling ZhaoMiao LiZhihua WangJinkun ChenJianping ZhaoYongjian XuXiang WeiJianmao WangJun-Gang Xie

Published in: Respiratory research (2019)

In short, we found that prolonged chronic exposure to PM2.5 resulted in decreased lung function, emphysematous lesions and airway inflammation. Most importantly, long-term PM2.5 exposure exacerbateed cigarette smoke-induced changes in COPD.

Keyphrases

lung function
air pollution
particulate matter
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
heavy metals
risk assessment
drug induced