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- Title
Effects of PM 2.5 on Chronic Airway Diseases: A Review of Research Progress.
- Authors
Li, Xin; Liu, Xiaoju
- Abstract
The adverse effects of polluted air on human health have been increasingly appreciated worldwide. It is estimated that outdoor air pollution is associated with the death of 4.2 million people globally each year. Accumulating epidemiological studies indicate that exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5), one of the important air pollutants, significantly contributes to respiratory mortality and morbidity. PM2.5 causes lung damage mainly by inducing inflammatory response and oxidative stress. In this paper, we reviewed the research results of our group on the effects of PM2.5 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung cancer. And recent research progress on epidemiological studies and potential mechanisms were also discussed. Reducing air pollution, although remaining a major challenge, is the best and most effective way to prevent the onset and progression of respiratory diseases.
- Subjects
LITERATURE reviews; OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases; AIR pollution; AIR pollutants; CHRONIC diseases; AIR pollution control
- Publication
Atmosphere, 2021, Vol 12, Issue 8, p1068
- ISSN
2073-4433
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/atmos12081068