Air Pollution Exposure and Daily Lung Function in COPD: Effect Modification by Eosinophilia.

Lina NurhussienChoong-Min KangPetros KoutrakisBrent A CoullMary B Rice

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2021)

Our study highlights the need to address air pollution exposure among COPD patients. Future research is needed to verify if eosinophilia is a biomarker for susceptibility to air pollution in COPD.

Keyphrases

lung function
air pollution
particulate matter
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
current status
patient reported outcomes