Exposure to phthalates aggravates pulmonary function and airway inflammation in asthmatic children.

Young-Min KimJihyun KimHae-Kwan CheongByoung-Hak JeonKangmo Ahn

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Phthalates, especially DEHP, may worsen pulmonary function and airway inflammation in asthmatic children. To control asthma symptoms, exposure to phthalates needs to be avoided.

Keyphrases

lung function
young adults
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
sleep quality