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Environmental Factors and Their Impact on Airway Diseases: Exploring Air Pollution, Indoor and Outdoor Allergens, and Climate Change

verfasst von: Mohi Syed, Rodney J. Folz, Uzma Ali

Erschienen in: Current Pulmonology Reports | Ausgabe 3/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review provides an overview of the impact of air pollution on respiratory health, by examining the relationship between air pollution and climate change, as well as the effects of indoor and outdoor allergens, on airway respiratory health.

Recent Findings

The majority of the world’s population is exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the WHO’s air quality standards. Outdoor air pollution, particularly traffic-related air pollution, is linked to several respiratory disorders. Indoor air pollution resulting from the use of biomass and coal for cooking and heating is a significant contributor to respiratory illnesses. Climate change worsens air pollution by increasing the severity and frequency of extreme weather events, leading to higher levels of outdoor allergens.

Summary

Air pollution is a public health issue globally, and its deleterious effects on respiratory health are particularly concerning. The interplay between air pollution and climate change poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations.

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Titel: Environmental Factors and Their Impact on Airway Diseases: Exploring Air Pollution, Indoor and Outdoor Allergens, and Climate Change
verfasst von: Mohi Syed
Rodney J. Folz
Uzma Ali
Publikationsdatum: 19.07.2023
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Pulmonology Reports / Ausgabe 3/2023
Elektronische ISSN: 2199-2428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13665-023-00319-8

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