Association between African Dust Transport and Acute Exacerbations of COPD in Miami.

Miguel Pardinas GutierrezPaquita ZuidemaMehdi MirsaeidiMichael CamposNaresh Kumar

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2020)

Saharan dust outbreaks observed in Miami elevate the concentration of PM and increase the risk of AECOPD in COPD patients with recurring exacerbations.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
lung function
health risk assessment
health risk

liver failure
human health
heavy metals
cystic fibrosis
particulate matter

air pollution
respiratory failure
drug induced
risk assessment

drinking water
aortic dissection
climate change
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation